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BL05 MXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

224,244 mi
Last recorded224,244 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 224,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 216,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 206,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 203,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 203,194 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 200,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 200,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 196,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 196,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 192,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 186,581 miles

NSR tyre tread is stepped

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

both OS tyres sidewalls damaged and have cuts in tread

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 186,581 miles

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

NSR tyre tread is stepped

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

both OS tyres sidewalls damaged and have cuts in tread

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 175,953 miles

brake discs worn

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 175,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake discs worn

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 164,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 151,936 miles

Exhaust centre outter skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 151,936 miles

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

Exhaust centre outter skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 144,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 May 2010 121,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 121,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,905 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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BL05 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL05 MXA, 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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BL05 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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