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BF05 NFR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

232,158 mi
Last recorded232,158 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 232,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 231,182 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 231,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

0.85 limit

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml not illuminating pre requirement's

Pass 9 Jan 2024 221,963 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 217,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 216,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 214,140 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 212,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 207,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 207,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 205,273 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 202,728 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 193,784 miles

Both front lower ball joint covers perished

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Wipers smeering slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 193,784 miles

Both front lower ball joint covers perished

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Wipers smeering slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2014 174,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror assembly damaged but secure

Pass 21 Feb 2013 157,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 156,943 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,393 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2012 137,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers starting to smear but still clearin screen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 108,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,091 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,795 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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BF05 NFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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