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BG05 OGC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

276,541 mi
Last recorded276,541 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 276,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 275,382 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 269,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 268,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 243,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 218,413 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 218,388 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 191,054 miles

nearside front position lamp dim

offside front position lamp dim

Fail 7 Jun 2011 191,054 miles

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

nearside front position lamp dim

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 27 May 2009 122,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 81,479 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 81,479 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2007 54,114 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 17 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 OGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

BG05 OGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is BG05 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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