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BG05 OEF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,672 mi
Last recorded131,672 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 131,672 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 114,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,930 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,016 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,489 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,869 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,900 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,522 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

BG05 OEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BG05 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OEF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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