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BFZ 6173

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,814 mi
Last recorded217,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 6173
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 217,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 215,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 215,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 210,271 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 210,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 207,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 207,585 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet safety catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beams (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both main beam lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 203,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 196,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 196,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 193,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 188,131 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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BFZ 6173 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFZ 6173, 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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BFZ 6173 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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