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BC05 HJG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

433,365 mi
Last recorded433,365 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 433,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 420,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 397,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 397,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 380,615 miles

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

Under the vehicle general muddy & wet

Pass 11 Apr 2024 360,693 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 360,693 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 353,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 342,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 331,376 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 326,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 310,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 301,738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 295,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 290,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 290,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged spilt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 286,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 280,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 273,063 miles

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

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 273,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 268,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 259,637 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 253,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 253,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 245,433 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminating on the dash.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 238,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 230,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 216,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 216,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 201,346 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2013 201,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 189,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 189,042 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 172,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 157,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 137,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 121,723 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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BC05 HJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 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 BC05 HJG, 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 BC05 HJG registered?

BC05 HJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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