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BL05 MXW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

319,495 mi
Last recorded319,495 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 319,495 miles

Nearside sill cond

Offside sill cond

Pass 24 Feb 2025 317,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 312,850 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 312,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 302,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 301,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 300,204 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 300,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 299,942 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust centre pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 299,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust centre pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 297,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 291,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 283,906 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 276,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 269,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 255,054 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 251,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 242,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 233,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 224,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 203,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 177,773 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 163,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 163,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 149,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 137,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 122,821 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,698 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,718 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,975 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 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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