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BK05 LND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

177,772 mi
Last recorded177,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 177,772 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 177,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 176,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 175,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 171,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2021 165,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,828 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,204 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear handbrake cables lightly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition in places

some rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

windscreen has small stone chip in drivers view

Fail 2 Jun 2018 151,195 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 148,276 miles

Front shock absorbers weak.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 148,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front shock absorbers weak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 144,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,812 miles

Hand brake cables corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear silencer servearly corroded

Spare wheel serverly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 139,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,703 miles

exhaust sections corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

multi v belt perished

ns wing mirror secured by tape

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

multi v belt perished

ns wing mirror secured by tape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 129,697 miles

The rear box is rusty.

Fail 17 May 2012 129,697 miles

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

The rear box is rusty.

Pass 11 May 2011 116,717 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 116,717 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,132 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,389 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 LND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LND, 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 LND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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