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YF05 NSU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,353 mi
Last recorded160,353 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 160,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both mounts/bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 154,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 149,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 149,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,769 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,477 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 121,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,671 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,926 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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YF05 NSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF05 NSU, 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 YF05 NSU registered?

YF05 NSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is YF05 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 NSU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 NSU have outstanding finance?

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