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BL05 RZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,700 mi
Last recorded118,700 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 RZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 118,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 116,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 116,500 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle missing/door can still be opened from inside

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

Pass 26 May 2023 111,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 111,972 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,983 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 108,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,837 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND N/S/F WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 4 Jul 2019 104,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND N/S/F WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,546 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,176 miles

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

residue around nearside front shock absorber

Pass 30 May 2012 89,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,415 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 RZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RZP, 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 BL05 RZP registered?

BL05 RZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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