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BL05 MXC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,234 mi
Last recorded225,234 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 225,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 223,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 223,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 212,298 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 212,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning excessive noise (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 206,399 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pad wear indicator on(wiring faulty)

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 206,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub ball joint (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 Front Nail in tyre ()

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 204,428 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 204,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit(uneven wear on inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 200,385 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 200,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 193,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 193,907 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 189,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 187,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 187,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 182,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 124,659 miles

Left hand front brake pad sensor wire not connected

Mid and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 124,659 miles

Left hand front brake pad sensor wire not connected

Mid and rear sections of exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009
Fail 7 Jul 2009 98,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,624 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom arm rear bush

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 MXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BL05 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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