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BF55 ENK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

256,103 mi
Last recorded256,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ENK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 256,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 245,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 235,304 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 235,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 223,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 223,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 210,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 198,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 184,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 170,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 141,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,629 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 ENK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ENK, 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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What year was BF55 ENK registered?

BF55 ENK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BF55 ENK safe to buy?

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