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YM05 NWS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 131,286 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 131,284 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 131,171 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 123,430 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on power steering pipes

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 122,072 miles

headlamp maskers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,622 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 120,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 114,310 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on brake pipes

covers masking components

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake cable corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroding closer to excess

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 100,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 95,983 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 95,983 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,563 miles

power steering pipe at steering rack end corroded slightly

rear exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,493 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 85,493 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,968 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,439 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,758 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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YM05 NWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM05 NWS, 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 YM05 NWS registered?

YM05 NWS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is YM05 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 NWS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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