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BF54 OCL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,918 mi
Last recorded173,918 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 173,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 171,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 161,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 152,529 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 152,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 144,551 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 144,551 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 107,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,982 miles

center rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 14,341 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF54 OCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF54 OCL, 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 BF54 OCL registered?

BF54 OCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is BF54 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 OCL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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