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BC05 UAE

2005 Volkswagen Unknown

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Unknown133,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 UAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 124,792 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 124,791 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 124,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 124,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 124,470 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 123,747 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 123,705 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 122,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,334 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,928 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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BC05 UAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 133,712 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 UAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 UAE registered?

BC05 UAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 UAE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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