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BL54 YKW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,208 mi
Last recorded126,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 126,208 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 29 Jan 2011 126,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,630 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,630 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,917 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 64,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,202 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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BL54 YKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL54 YKW, 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 BL54 YKW registered?

BL54 YKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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The MOT history for BL54 YKW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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