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BF55 ENY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,589 mi
Last recorded158,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ENY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 158,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 158,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 155,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 152,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,175 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 149,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 147,869 miles

both front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 145,135 miles

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Jun 2020 145,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2018 145,120 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer shield corroded

alternator not charging

Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 133,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,425 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,424 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 ENY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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