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BN55 GYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

220,333 mi
Last recorded220,333 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 220,333 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 220,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 191,577 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025
Pass 14 Feb 2024 165,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 165,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018
Pass 29 Sep 2017
Fail 28 Sep 2017 13,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 329,492 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 329,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all wheel trims need to match TAXI TEST and be fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 310,851 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 310,848 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pad worning light on on dash

near side rear window will open

Pass 27 May 2014 285,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 285,123 miles

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

taxi test no no smoking sign to near side front seat

taxi test rear window tinted not factory tint to be removed

Pass 23 May 2013 258,123 miles

brake pad light on (pads all good )

Pass 21 May 2012 233,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 214,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 198,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre heavy splitting

Pass 27 May 2010 198,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 152 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 GYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GYF, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 GYF?

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What year was BN55 GYF registered?

BN55 GYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BN55 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GYF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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