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BL05 WVC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 137,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 135,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 135,101 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,817 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 119,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,588 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape and sidewall slightly damaged

o/s mirror damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,816 miles

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

BOTH REARCOIL SPRING RUBBERCUPS SLIGHTLY DETEIROATING

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER RIM.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING ON SIDE WALL AND TREAD (205/65R16C)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,609 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,385 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 WVC 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 86.4%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

BL05 WVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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