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BK05 LNC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,333 mi
Last recorded241,333 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 241,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2024 240,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 239,794 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

various components underneath have light corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 263,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 233,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 245,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 245,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 244,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 231,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper has damage but not causing a sharp edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light off during retest

all hoses under bonnet excessively perished

coolant light on

no coolant

no oil temperature taken oil temperature probe to short

rear number plate delaminated

rear wheels slightly binding but still free

residue found around ABS pump no visible leaks found

Fail 11 Dec 2017 231,486 miles

Brake performance not tested due to vehicle having to have decelerometer test and vehicle has no MOT (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all hoses under bonnet excessively perished

coolant light on

no coolant

no oil temperature taken oil temperature probe to short

rear number plate delaminated

residue found around ABS pump no visible leaks found

Pass 26 Jul 2016 230,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

chip on windscreen

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

rear no.plate condition

Fail 22 Jul 2016 230,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

rear no.plate condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

chip on windscreen

Pass 22 May 2015 224,415 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 216,005 miles

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

brake warning light on

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2014 216,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Sep 2011 211,800 miles

ECM lamp illuminated

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

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

Oil temperature not measured-probe too short

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight uneven action on steering lock to lock

Fail 9 Sep 2011 211,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ECM lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil temperature not measured-probe too short

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight uneven action on steering lock to lock

Pass 15 Apr 2010 194,217 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2010 194,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2009 166,134 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 166,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,066 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 LNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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