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BG05 ODS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ODS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 87,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,524 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,731 miles

Both fron tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls, but no cords exposed.

Both front tyres slightly worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 44,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 16,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 11,980 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ODS, 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

How do I check the history of BG05 ODS?

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What year was BG05 ODS registered?

BG05 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is BG05 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 ODS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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