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BD05 DPE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

165,937 mi
Last recorded165,937 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 165,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 161,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 153,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,327 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 147,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 138,289 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 138,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 129,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,188 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,262 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,308 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,117 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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BD05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD05 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 DPE registered?

BD05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BD05 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 DPE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD05 DPE have outstanding finance?

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