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BN55 GHK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

193,389 mi
Last recorded193,389 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 193,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 191,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 190,261 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 188,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 186,959 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 186,956 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 184,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 184,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S/R (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 179,899 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 179,897 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 174,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 169,985 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad wear indicator light on

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2017 169,984 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 169,838 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2016 169,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 159,873 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 159,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,507 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 144,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light is on

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,257 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,257 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,555 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 100,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 87,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,803 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 73,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,536 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 59,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 GHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 BN55 GHK, 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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BN55 GHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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