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BK55 NUO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

297,645 mi
Last recorded297,645 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 297,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 290,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 282,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 275,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 267,785 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 267,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 260,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 252,529 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 252,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 243,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 234,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 226,908 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 226,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 217,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 209,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 200,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 191,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 182,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 160,936 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 129,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 98,484 miles

Spare tyre worn below legal limit.

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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BK55 NUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK55 NUO, 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 BK55 NUO registered?

BK55 NUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BK55 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 NUO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK55 NUO have outstanding finance?

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