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BN55 GYW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,806 mi
Last recorded166,806 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 166,806 miles

centre exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

rear engine mount worn

strong advise - o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 157,101 miles

Center and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,724 miles

All tyres show signs of wall repair

Boot struts inoperative

Fail 23 Dec 2015 153,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalks (5.1.1)

Boot struts inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2015 151,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2013 146,475 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 132,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 137,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 134,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,914 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,746 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 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

BN55 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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