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BN55 GHO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,035 mi
Last recorded170,035 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 170,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light glasscracked

Fail 3 Dec 2025 170,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog light glasscracked

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 167,444 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on caliper lever (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 165,491 miles

steel wheels on front of van

Fail 28 Nov 2023 165,487 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steel wheels on front of van

Pass 28 Nov 2022 162,185 miles

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

Offside Front brake has drag

Pass 13 Oct 2021 156,567 miles

rear reflectors dull

Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,613 miles

Offside Rear hand brake weaker

bumper rear reflectors black

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 148,009 miles

Rear springs fitted opposite way round to each other

both number plates debonding

engine oil leak

rear bumper reflectors blacked out

Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,379 miles

Front parking lights dull

Offside Rear lenze cracked

Offside Rear reflector broken some of it missing

chips in screen

rear number plate debonding on o

rear springs, on different way round

Pass 7 Sep 2016 140,869 miles

Front parking lights dull

skin on rear box touching heat sheild

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,177 miles

front tyres have cracks in

n/s top spring mount not turning very well

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 119,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 109,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 99,141 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 75,566 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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BN55 GHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

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

Is BN55 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GHO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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