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BP05 BYN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,243 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,727 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both silencers outer skin rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr has a cut in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both silencers outer skin rusty

high level brake lens missing

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,859 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing outer edges

Offside rear exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing outer edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,326 miles

Exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on windscreen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,145 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust got corrosion

Nearside Rear Nearside rear lamp got damage but still working

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,145 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust got corrosion

Nearside Rear Nearside rear lamp got damage but still working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,862 miles

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

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,145 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,143 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn plus offside rear showing heavy pitting

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,454 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYN, 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 BYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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