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BG05 OEJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 125,148 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,536 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,205 miles

Offside Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords along inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords along inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 120,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 116,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear shock slightly damp

Offside Rear rear tyre miss shaped on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2021 116,663 miles

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

Front front wipers wont stay in park position

Nearside Rear rear shock slightly damp

Offside Rear rear tyre miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2020 115,260 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 115,255 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 114,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 114,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 110,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 104,211 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,478 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2011 79,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 79,792 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 75,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,095 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 47,790 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 OEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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