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BP05 BXM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,586 mi
Last recorded189,586 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 189,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 184,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 184,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 177,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SMALL AMOUNT OF EXHAUST FUMES GETTING INTO CAB

Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,982 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 160,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 150,638 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 150,635 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 140,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,208 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly split

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,208 miles

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire insecure

o/s/r tyre slightly split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,468 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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BP05 BXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP05 BXM, 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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BP05 BXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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