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BK55 NVU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 92,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 90,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 86,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure securing bolts are loose and likely to detach (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,200 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread wall split (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,311 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 70,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,448 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

BK55 NVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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