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BK05 EZL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,194 mi
Last recorded163,194 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 EZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 163,194 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 163,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 158,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 154,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle seats outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2024 154,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (front to back) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged middle seats outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,362 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 147,656 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2021 144,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 141,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,468 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,400 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 116,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,749 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,730 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 100,991 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 100,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,964 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside outer c v boot inner clip loose

Fail 2 Jun 2011 93,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,089 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,319 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 79,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 62,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,375 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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BK05 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EZL, 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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What year was BK05 EZL registered?

BK05 EZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 EZL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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