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BF05 NDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

262,770 mi
Last recorded262,770 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 262,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 253,934 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 246,047 miles

Central exhaust silencer detoriated

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 237,086 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated ( outer skin )

Pass 27 Nov 2021 229,597 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 223,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 217,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 213,574 miles

center exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2019 213,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

center exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2018 208,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 208,787 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 203,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 197,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 191,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 191,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 187,465 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 174,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 157,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 136,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s lower sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2010 136,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s lower sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,855 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 116,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,597 miles

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

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

n/s number plate light inoperative

o/s and n/s headlight aim very high

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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BF05 NDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF05 NDV, 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 BF05 NDV registered?

BF05 NDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 NDV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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