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BF55 EKW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 144,675 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 140,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 140,704 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,417 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,417 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,854 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 123,854 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 120,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,527 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,430 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 109,430 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,355 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,359 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 EKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow 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 BF55 EKW, 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

How do I check the history of BF55 EKW?

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What year was BF55 EKW registered?

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

Is BF55 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 EKW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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