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T50 NRF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 NRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,562 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,159 miles

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate valve 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 95,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 81,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,705 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,493 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T50 NRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T50 NRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T50 NRF registered?

T50 NRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is T50 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 NRF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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