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BG54 MMX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,627 mi
Last recorded158,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 158,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2025 157,846 miles

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

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,533 miles

incorrect bulbs fitted to heads lamps ,

Fail 22 Apr 2024 157,533 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

incorrect bulbs fitted to heads lamps ,

Pass 21 Apr 2023 155,857 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 153,807 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 152,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 152,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 149,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber boots on track rod ends perished

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,538 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 140,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,613 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 135,613 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 121,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 115,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 109,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 109,479 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 68,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG54 MMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG54 MMX, 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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What year was BG54 MMX registered?

BG54 MMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is BG54 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 MMX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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