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BP05 DAU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,557 mi
Last recorded223,557 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 223,557 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 May 2017 211,560 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 May 2017 211,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2016 202,772 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

Rear pads 70% worn.

Pass 9 May 2016 199,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2016 199,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 188,423 miles

Center & Rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front springs corroded.

Rear springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2014 176,192 miles

Center silencer in poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Rear springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 162,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 148,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 135,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 120,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 107,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 95,228 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 95,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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