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BL55 OFX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,280 mi
Last recorded212,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 212,280 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 212,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 210,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 207,832 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 205,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 201,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 201,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 192,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 192,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 185,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OS rear brake binding slightly

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner/outer both pin-holed, spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch cover missing

Offside OS handbrake low performance

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 13 Jul 2018 185,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OS rear brake binding slightly

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner/outer both pin-holed, spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch cover missing

Offside OS handbrake low performance

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 177,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

OS front seatbelt catch cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 177,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS front seatbelt catch cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking On cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 169,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2016 169,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre has a small cut to the sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 158,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 109,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,751 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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BL55 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 BL55 OFX, 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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BL55 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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