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VW05 NUT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 NUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 95,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 90,597 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 90,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes just before flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,733 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 58,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,918 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 52,843 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black cable tie on white back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,566 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,839 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake fluid level low

front passengers seat has been removed

Fail 14 Jul 2016 46,839 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake fluid level low

front passengers seat has been removed

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,876 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,143 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,418 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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VW05 NUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VW05 NUT, 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 VW05 NUT registered?

VW05 NUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is VW05 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW05 NUT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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