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VK05 NKN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,377 mi
Last recorded215,377 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 215,377 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 215,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 208,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi going forward behind plastic trims (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 208,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi going forward behind plastic trims (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam in upper middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 201,905 miles

Central both centre and rear exhaust boxes, outer casings corroding but not holed

Fail 30 Oct 2019 201,905 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates wrong/different font (0.1 (d))

Central both centre and rear exhaust boxes, outer casings corroding but not holed

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep from cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 190,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 178,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 178,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 149,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 135,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 79,856 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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VK05 NKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK05 NKN, 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 VK05 NKN registered?

VK05 NKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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