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YD05 NVT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,180 mi
Last recorded179,180 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 179,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 179,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 174,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust middle/back corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 174,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2156017 100hx/l (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust middle/back corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 169,425 miles

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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 164,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake wear light on

Fail 5 Jun 2023 164,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake wear light on

Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 153,284 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 153,216 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2020 150,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 142,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upper front to rear pipe is hidden behind floor covering .cannot clearly see condition,strongly advise further inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode ,advise clean and protect, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,608 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 127,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 117,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 107,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 103,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,705 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD05 NVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YD05 NVT, 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 YD05 NVT registered?

YD05 NVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 NVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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