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BP05 XXF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 XXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,545 miles

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

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

center & rear exhaust box's corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,271 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,103 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,776 miles

Eml light does not illuminate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 52,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 52,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 47,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,510 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 24,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 24,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,964 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 15,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 11,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XXF, 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 BP05 XXF registered?

BP05 XXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is BP05 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 XXF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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