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BJ05 UVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,252 mi
Last recorded153,252 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,252 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 153,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 152,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,846 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 149,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r hand brake mechanism req attention

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 112,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,016 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,600 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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BJ05 UVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ05 UVW, 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 BJ05 UVW registered?

BJ05 UVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BJ05 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 UVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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