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BG05 OER

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 117,290 miles

Front number plate partly covered

Pass 11 Jun 2022 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly obscured

Fail 11 Jun 2022 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 26 May 2021 112,035 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 112,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 112,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,557 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,128 miles

o/s/f tyre just off limits

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,483 miles

note headlamp masks fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

note headlamp masks fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 100,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,561 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,831 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,413 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,909 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 OER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OER, 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 OER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BG05 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OER shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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