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BK55 UHN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,303 mi
Last recorded232,303 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 232,303 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 211,165 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 211,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 201,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 201,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 188,386 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 187,994 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 177,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 177,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/R Parking Brake Recording Low Effort

Pass 31 May 2012 159,645 miles

Centre rear facing passenger seat foldup for occfaisional use lap belt not pulling out or retracting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 159,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre rear facing passenger seat foldup for occfaisional use lap belt not pulling out or retracting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 140,277 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 140,272 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 122,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 1,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 128,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise exhaust box outer skins corroding front and rear

Pass 22 Oct 2008 228,390 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pads gettin g low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 164,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 164,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,062 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,062 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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 UHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UHN, 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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What year was BK55 UHN registered?

BK55 UHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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