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BG05 OGN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

258,044 mi
Last recorded258,044 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 258,044 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2021 258,041 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2020 251,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,827 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 23,827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 224,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 213,856 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 213,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 211,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 201,615 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 201,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 189,943 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 179,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 179,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 173,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 158,961 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 145,586 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror glass crackt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 127,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,726 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,102 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 OGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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