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BF55 EOB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,787 mi
Last recorded64,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 64,777 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,983 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,289 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 52,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear center and rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 49,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear center and rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,911 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,018 miles

Rear centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,657 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,657 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,441 miles

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)

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)

exhaust system surface corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,288 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 EOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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