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BF55 EKV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,598 miles

Front Nail in tyre n/s & o/s

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 118,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,870 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,659 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,670 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,670 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,899 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,899 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to detect

engine oil and coolant levels low

exhaust system badly corroded

fuel filler flap damaged and projects slightly

parking brake lever bent to left

under body covered

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions too clean to detect

engine oil and coolant levels low

exhaust system badly corroded

fuel filler flap damaged and projects slightly

parking brake lever bent to left

under body covered

Pass 13 Aug 2016 91,814 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2016 91,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to min wear limit

Offside Front tyre close to min wear limit

Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front tyre close to min wear limit

Offside Front tyre close to min wear limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,193 miles

(1) N/S/R tyre close to min wear limit.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,193 miles

(1) N/S/R tyre close to min wear limit.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,013 miles

(1)N/S/R TYRE ONLY 2mm.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 73,013 miles

(1)N/S/R TYRE ONLY 2mm.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,322 miles

(1) n/s/rear tyre close to min wear limit of 1.6 m/m

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,662 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 EKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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