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BN55 AZO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,630 mi
Last recorded254,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 254,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 250,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 245,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 238,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 238,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 233,969 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 233,966 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative x2 (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 226,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 220,912 miles

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has top banner fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 220,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has top banner fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 218,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 204,829 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 191,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 172,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,950 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 130,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 105,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 164,537 miles

both front drive shafts have play and are not fit for purpose

front anti roll links and d bushes have play

n/s & o/s inner cv boots slpit and damaged

n/s rear shock bushes poor condition

o/s mirror cracked and housing damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2011 164,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front drive shafts have play and are not fit for purpose

front anti roll links and d bushes have play

front brake pads look low

n/s & o/s inner cv boots slpit and damaged

n/s rear shock bushes poor condition

o/s mirror cracked and housing damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 142,749 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 142,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 75,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BN55 AZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN55 AZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 AZO registered?

BN55 AZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is BN55 AZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 AZO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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