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BK05 JKE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,828 mi
Last recorded186,828 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 186,828 miles
Fail 3 May 2026 186,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 184,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 180,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 180,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 180,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 177,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 174,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 173,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,533 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 159,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,318 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 155,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 151,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 196,986 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 194,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 178,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 178,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 160,676 miles

front antiroll bar bushs advance wear

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 13 Mar 2010 131,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 131,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,439 miles

Both front tyres advance wear

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

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

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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 JKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK05 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

BK05 JKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is BK05 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 JKE shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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