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BG05 OFV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 151,558 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s sill/undertrays damaged,unable to assess some areas due to covers

rear seat been removed

suspension bushes play

Fail 31 Mar 2016 115,553 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front bottom balljoints covers split/leaking

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s sill/undertrays damaged,unable to assess some areas due to covers

suspension bushes play

tyres edges wear,n/s/r nail in tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,546 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 102,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 97,117 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 97,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn sound poor

Pass 10 May 2012 89,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

Fail 10 May 2012 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 80,194 miles

refer also prior fail 175154341171

Fail 24 May 2011 80,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 71,576 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre nails in tread,rear tyres tread perished/starting distortion,n/s/r borderline

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2009 52,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 52,378 miles

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

pad light on

Pass 19 May 2008 39,497 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 OFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BG05 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OFV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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