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BL05 MXR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,451 mi
Last recorded117,451 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 117,451 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))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 117,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 112,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 105,956 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front wiper blades split on the ends

Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,635 miles

Offside Rear Upper Back box exhaust outer skin severely corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2021 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Back box exhaust outer skin severely corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,376 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Handbrake has slight inbalance

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,376 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Handbrake has slight inbalance

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,676 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,835 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,829 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,461 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,461 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,841 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,909 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,351 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 MXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL05 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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