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BK55 UJA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,403 mi
Last recorded190,403 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 190,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 183,226 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 183,226 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 156,255 miles

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

nearside front brake pad indicator wire is cut

Fail 10 Nov 2011 156,255 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad indicator wire is cut

Pass 30 Oct 2010 134,154 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,269 miles

nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2009 100,269 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,051 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,209 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 UJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

BK55 UJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BK55 UJA safe to buy?

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