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BG55 WZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,151 mi
Last recorded150,151 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 253,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 197,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 197,794 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 120,962 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,991 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 28,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BG55 WZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG55 WZP, 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

How do I check the history of BG55 WZP?

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What year was BG55 WZP registered?

BG55 WZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BG55 WZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 WZP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG55 WZP have outstanding finance?

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