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BK55 NWH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

160,793 mi
Last recorded160,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 160,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 159,211 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 159,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 156,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 156,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 151,656 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 151,656 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 146,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plate value defaced

Fail 25 May 2022 146,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plate value defaced

Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,390 miles

All four disc's slightly rusty

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plate value defaced

Fail 20 Sep 2021 146,390 miles

All four disc's slightly rusty

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plate value defaced

Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,268 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 145,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value @ 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,810 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 141,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value @ 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,594 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 137,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,391 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 136,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,136 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 132,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 126,850 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 126,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 123,420 miles

both front tyres cracking require attention

o/s/r tyre on limit requires attention

Pass 27 May 2011 119,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 116,881 miles

under body covered in trims

Fail 27 May 2010 116,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under body covered in trims

Pass 13 May 2009 115,508 miles

1.slight leak from o/s rear shocker

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 NWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

BK55 NWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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