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BBK 284M

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,253 mi
Last recorded39,253 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 284M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 39,253 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2014 37,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,277 miles

Front wipers split.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,900 miles

both front wheel arches have slight corrosion

both rear outer cv boots cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,337 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT FLANGE.

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED.

HANDBRAKE CABLE INSECURE AT O/S/R BRAKE PLATE.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F CALIPER CORRODED.

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER DAMAGED.

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

O/S/R CV JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,725 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/f upper ball joint gaiter split

Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/f upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,037 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 8 May 2007 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside rear driveshaft inner joint, securing bolts loose

Pass 8 May 2006 14,019 miles

corrosion to various sections outside prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2006 14,010 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to various sections outside prescribed areas

oil leak

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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BBK 284M is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBK 284M, 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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BBK 284M is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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