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BN55 GWZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,551 mi
Last recorded113,551 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,342 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 107,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,494 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 91,049 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,777 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 88,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 84,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,279 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,359 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 81,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 79,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,428 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,300 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,347 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GWZ, 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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What year was BN55 GWZ registered?

BN55 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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