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BO05 PET

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,332 mi
Last recorded177,332 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 PET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 177,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 171,919 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 171,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings TIE ROD WORN TO EXCESS (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/50/18 101XL ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BULB REPLACED 1 X LLB501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S REARS WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES AND CRACKING /SPLIT IN TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,501 miles

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin pealing slightly but no exhaust leaks evident.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears getting low on inner edge tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very slightly lipped pads have loads of life left advise to replace when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No internals requires new lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 157,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very slightly lipped pads have loads of life left advise to replace when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both replaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No internals requires new lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 300,917 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 149,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 148,712 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,673 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 146,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,281 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 132,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 127,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 127,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,442 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,886 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,886 miles

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

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

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

low pad warning light on.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,148 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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BO05 PET is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 BO05 PET, 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 BO05 PET registered?

BO05 PET is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BO05 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO05 PET shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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