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BF55 ENW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,059 mi
Last recorded160,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ENW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 160,059 miles

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

exhaust corrorded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 160,058 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

exhaust corrorded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 157,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 152,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 148,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,589 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 139,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 120,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,628 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,961 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted but not weakened

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted but not weakened

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,750 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 ENW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF55 ENW, 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 ENW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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