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BG54 MOA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,828 mi
Last recorded162,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,828 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Oct 2024 160,303 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2023 158,391 miles

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 6 Oct 2022 157,173 miles

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 8 Oct 2021 155,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,530 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 149,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 132,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 113,320 miles

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

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

both front lower ssuspension arm bushes have minor play

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,320 miles

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

both front lower ssuspension arm bushes have minor play

Fail 4 Aug 2014 109,931 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2014 109,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,833 miles

lower rear engine mount is worn and has movement but not to excess at present

o/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2012 77,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,931 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Nearside front tyres sidewall perished.

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

Offside front tyres sidewall perished.

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished,

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 May 2011 65,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Nearside front tyres sidewall perished.

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

Offside front tyres sidewall perished.

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished,

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,039 miles

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

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 MOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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