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YM05 NWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,931 mi
Last recorded222,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 222,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 222,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 207,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 187,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 166,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 166,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2022 143,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,484 miles

Offside Front Inner CV Boot split

Rear shockers very corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,360 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,511 miles

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing

centre and rear exhaust boxes 1st skins corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrishing

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear box corroded 1st skin

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrishing

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rear box corroded 1st skin

Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrishing

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,932 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 NWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NWV, 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 YM05 NWV registered?

YM05 NWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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