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BG05 FFR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 109,593 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,167 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 107,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,962 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 105,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,805 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 104,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,538 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,067 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,370 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,865 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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BG05 FFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG05 FFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 FFR registered?

BG05 FFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FFR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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