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BC05 RFE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,034 mi
Last recorded154,034 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 154,034 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 149,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 149,064 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 149,064 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 146,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,688 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 142,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 136,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 136,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,280 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 135,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 RFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

BC05 RFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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