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BN55 GXW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,632 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 97,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,963 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 68,551 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,551 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 36,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 31,214 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,214 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 GXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

BN55 GXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BN55 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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