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BBH 642P

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,394 mi
Last recorded63,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 642P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,645 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 54,301 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & outer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,056 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 53,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,789 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,772 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,514 miles

OSR OUTER CVJ GAITER SPLIT

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r c/v joint worn

o/s/r c/v boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,681 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,110 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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BBH 642P is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BBH 642P, 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 BBH 642P registered?

BBH 642P is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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