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BF05 YXW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 144,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 144,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 138,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 138,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,666 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 129,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack or tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

performance exhaust fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,460 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

performance exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,228 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroded but not excessively

Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,140 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate corroded but not excessively

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,365 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,478 miles

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

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

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 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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