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VE05 NSV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 NSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,250 miles

Advanced corrosion on most of underside of vehicle including wheels, brake discs, exhaust, etc.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 146,250 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion on most of underside of vehicle including wheels, brake discs, exhaust, etc.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,101 miles

engine and gearbox mounts are weak

nearside and offside front lower ball joints are worn

Fail 11 Jul 2016 146,101 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

engine and gearbox mounts are weak

nearside and offside front lower ball joints are worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,172 miles

screen is chipped, brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 139,429 miles

brake pad warning light on, parking brake warning light is flashing, both rear brake pipes corroded, nearside rear shocker has slight leak, both front lower arm rear bushs worn and weak engine stabilizer mount is weak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 139,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on, parking brake warning light is flashing, both rear brake pipes corroded, nearside rear shocker has slight leak, both front lower arm rear bushs worn and weak engine stabilizer mount is weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 134,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 116,550 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,438 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 89,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE05 NSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE05 NSV, 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 VE05 NSV registered?

VE05 NSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 NSV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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