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VK05 NLD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 NLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 126,517 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 125,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 124,022 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 123,268 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,358 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure and centre seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,162 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to sidewall of tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear slight damage to sidewall of tyre

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,764 miles

offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,764 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre damage to sidewall

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,110 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn on disc faces

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn on disc faces

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2015 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 114,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,642 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise wiper blades to be replaced

Fail 8 Jul 2014 104,642 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise wiper blades to be replaced

Pass 2 May 2013 93,382 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

smal cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 2 May 2013 93,382 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

smal cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 330,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise all four discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 330,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise all four discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 301,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 301,171 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 255,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 208,258 miles

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

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 NLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VK05 NLD, 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.

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What year was VK05 NLD registered?

VK05 NLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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