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BP05 ZJY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,282 mi
Last recorded231,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 231,282 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 231,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 227,968 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 5 Nov 2021 222,159 miles

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

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Nov 2020 215,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 208,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 198,143 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks)

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 187,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 169,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 157,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,403 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 123,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,640 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 ZJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZJY, 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 ZJY registered?

BP05 ZJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is BP05 ZJY safe to buy?

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