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BK05 FBC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

233,194 mi
Last recorded233,194 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 233,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 221,180 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 220,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 213,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 213,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 195,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 195,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 177,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 160,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 144,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,830 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 126,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,572 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,415 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,158 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 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

BK05 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is BK05 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 FBC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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