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YM05 NWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,929 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 125,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,377 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 123,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 120,616 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin) center and rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on both shoulders (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 120,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust box corroded (outer skin) center and rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on both shoulders (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,067 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 109,067 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,529 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,496 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,451 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pad looks low and both rear brake discs look worn

indicators do not cancel when steering is turned

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

moderate corrosion to o/s/r back pipe

moderate corrosion to outer skin of exhaust back box

small stone chip in o/s lower windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,651 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

moderate corrosion to o/s/r back pipe

moderate corrosion to outer skin of exhaust back box

small stone chip in o/s lower windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,889 miles

n/s/ r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 60,889 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,005 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,955 miles

front wishbones rear bush weak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,955 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wishbones rear bush weak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 38,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,243 miles

Collars cracked on front anti roll bar.

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

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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YM05 NWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YM05 NWO, 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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YM05 NWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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