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BJ05 XEA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

224,980 mi
Last recorded224,980 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 224,980 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroaded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroaded

Fail 13 Mar 2026 224,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin corroaded

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroaded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 223,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft inner at differential seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal OSF subframe rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Undertray damaged but secure

Fail 12 Mar 2025 223,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft inner at differential seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal OSF subframe rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Undertray damaged but secure

Pass 12 Mar 2024 221,608 miles

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

Undertrays damaged but secure, stopping full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2024 221,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays damaged but secure, stopping full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2023 218,857 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Undertrays fitted, stopping full inspection of some components. Undertrays damaged but secure

Fail 7 Mar 2023 218,857 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, stopping full inspection of some components. Undertrays damaged but secure

Pass 7 Mar 2022 216,852 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under Trays fitted stopping full inspection of some components. Undertrays damaged but secure

Pass 4 Mar 2021 214,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight patchy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 214,583 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight patchy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 213,710 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 213,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Buckle, latch casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 205,107 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 205,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 191,555 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt distorted & worn (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated distorted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated distorted (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 191,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt distorted & worn (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated distorted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated distorted (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 176,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

drivers seat damaged

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 165,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 164,810 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 XEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEA, 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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BJ05 XEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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