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BG05 NAU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

178,243 mi
Last recorded178,243 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 178,243 miles

Exhaust centre and back box corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 178,243 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust centre and back box corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 174,886 miles

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

exhaust poor

Fail 1 Nov 2024 174,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

exhaust poor

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 170,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 167,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor

Pass 5 Nov 2021 164,361 miles

Both Exhaust Silencer Outer Skins Corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 164,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS to O/S/R ? (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Both Exhaust Silencer Outer Skins Corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,328 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 162,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 161,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 161,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 159,372 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 6 Nov 2018 159,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 157,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 157,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 156,725 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,725 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 155,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 153,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,699 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 147,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 143,167 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 143,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,039 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 117,039 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,270 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,047 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 NAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BG05 NAU, 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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What year was BG05 NAU registered?

BG05 NAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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