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BF55 EKM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 143,121 miles

Front both front tyres are non commercial /and incorrect size (smaller than rears )

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (d) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front under bonnet stick on vin tag missing (chassis/smoke plate)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded/pads getting low on outside /3mm@ (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 140,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Original manufactures VIN tags missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 140,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Original manufactures VIN tags missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 133,448 miles

Body corrosion

Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn/movement

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front sub frame mountings worn/movement

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

N\S\F and N/S/R shocker leaking oil

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Non commercial vehicle tyres fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

original manufacture vin tags missing.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 133,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corrosion

Both front lower suspension arm bushes worn/movement

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front sub frame mountings worn/movement

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

N\S\F and N/S/R shocker leaking oil

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Non commercial vehicle tyres fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

original manufacture vin tags missing.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 124,557 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/F 225. O/F 215. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,478 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens to both lamps opaque. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear, adjacent to flexy. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,944 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 99,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,814 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,026 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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BF55 EKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 EKM, 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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BF55 EKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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