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BK55 YXT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,039 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both rear hoses at calipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both rear flexible hoses at calipers slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer very rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted outer hose at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted outer hose at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 108,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,320 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

handbrake retaining clips missing

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,665 miles

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

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

ball joint dust covers deteriorating

exhaust system corrosion

handbrake cable slight corrosion

rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2020 106,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,322 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,399 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,394 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal ns arm (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,459 miles

rear seats used only when stationary,no seat belts fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats used only when stationary,no seat belts fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,277 miles

screen chipped,n/s f& n/s rear tyre side wall cut.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

screen chipped,n/s f& n/s rear tyre side wall cut.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,756 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,756 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,350 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,219 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 YXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

BK55 YXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BK55 YXT safe to buy?

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