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BC05 JYW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,702 mi
Last recorded221,702 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 221,702 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 19 Apr 2025 221,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front side lights illuminate when brake pedal pressed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 216,461 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage

Front sidelights come on when brake applied

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

Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 216,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When sidelights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage

Front sidelights come on when brake applied

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

Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 210,050 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front engine mount deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2023 210,050 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front engine mount deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 208,371 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2021 205,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front fog lamp not working.

very heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)

Fail 24 Jun 2021 205,646 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front fog lamp not working.

very heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)

Pass 30 Jun 2020 200,297 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 200,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 194,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 187,695 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2017 181,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 181,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 174,853 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 168,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 162,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 155,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 155,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,815 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 JYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYW, 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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BC05 JYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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