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BN55 GHY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 189,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 189,488 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 188,847 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside under shield broken and slightly loose

Pass 19 Dec 2023 188,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 186,764 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2022 186,762 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 184,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid-way to rear of vehicle NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 184,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS/OS (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid-way to rear of vehicle NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 181,602 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables outer plastic lifting and cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 181,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables outer plastic lifting and cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 177,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,242 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.A.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated no exhaust gases leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 172,242 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (2.4.A.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated no exhaust gases leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 169,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 164,952 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 164,952 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 157,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,695 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 GHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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