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BG05 MZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 124,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion both rear shock absorbers

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,016 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion both rear shock absorbers

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 122,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,655 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexi between body and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,038 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexi between body and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,690 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 103,908 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 97,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 92,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 85,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,632 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

osf tyre tread has a cut not down to cords

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,459 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,919 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 MZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MZP, 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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BG05 MZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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