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BK55 NVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack when engine off

Fail 15 Jul 2026 137,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Rubbing on steering rack (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling Pipe on rack rubbing on anti roll bar Bolts lose (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Hanging under lower front arm (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack when engine off

Pass 1 Jul 2025 133,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 161,511 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2023 155,975 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 152,026 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 152,025 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,674 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 146,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose close to inner wing shield on full lock

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge

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

condition of o/s front brake hose

corrosion on rear of n/s & o/s main brake pipes BORDERLINE

Pass 4 Jan 2018 142,717 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 142,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,396 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear/perish

both rear tyres perish

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,562 miles

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emisssions

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,237 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,493 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded in places

plastic under tray fitted covering various components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded in places

plastic under tray fitted covering various components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 90,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 81,622 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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BK55 NVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

BK55 NVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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