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BG05 NBB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 97,955 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 97,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 95,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 93,768 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,059 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 86,187 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 86,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 84,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated due to age 2008

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 82,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 79,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,076 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 65,445 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,740 miles

o/s/front tyre tread depth at 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,398 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 NBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 NBB, 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 NBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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