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BG05 OGA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

556,635 mi
Last recorded556,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 556,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 556,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 439,888 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 433,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 414,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 397,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 397,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 374,289 miles

BOTH SILENCER SKINS CORRODED

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 357,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 315,050 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 315,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 293,045 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 256,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 251,928 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 238,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 238,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 223,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 210,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 196,710 miles

inner drive shaft boot come away n/s shaft

some play felt in steering at road wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2011 196,704 miles

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

inner drive shaft boot come away n/s shaft

some play felt in steering at road wheels

Pass 1 Dec 2010 181,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 166,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 166,211 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2010 166,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 153,227 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 153,201 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 139,668 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear number plate bulb slightly dimmer than nearside

unable to see rear brakes past wheel trims

Pass 22 May 2008 108,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 76,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,928 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 OGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OGA, 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 OGA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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