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BK05 ETJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,762 mi
Last recorded174,762 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 ETJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 174,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 174,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 173,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 171,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust system deteriorating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,167 miles

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

brake pad light on

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not located correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

brake pad light on

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2020 171,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

BRAKE LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Mar 2019 170,703 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 169,264 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 169,264 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 166,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 165,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front of rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In front of rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 163,380 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 163,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 154,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BK05 ETJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK05 ETJ, 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 BK05 ETJ registered?

BK05 ETJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 ETJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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