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BK05 WUG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,615 mi
Last recorded189,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 189,615 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes worn

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 189,563 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both lower arm rear bushes worn

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 182,850 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 182,827 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 172,081 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 172,072 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 170,128 miles

Central Rear Reverse lights not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 170,115 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Reverse lights not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 163,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and has a hole

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

Fail 17 May 2022 163,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and has a hole

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

Pass 14 May 2021 153,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 151,121 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,757 miles

Nearside Front rack end has play

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,501 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,285 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,596 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 85,583 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 82,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,541 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 WUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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