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BN55 GYV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

312,753 mi
Last recorded312,753 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 312,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 305,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 273,455 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 273,455 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 252,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 228,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 204,672 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 204,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhust has part detornated

top strut bearing has roughness

Pass 1 Feb 2011 181,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 150,925 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 150,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 119,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,603 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 GYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

BN55 GYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is BN55 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 GYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 GYV have outstanding finance?

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