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BP54 MGJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,388 mi
Last recorded183,388 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 183,388 miles

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

Handbrake travel High

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sill Panel Corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 178,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 178,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 172,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 172,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 166,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, edges, 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Outer sill panel, rust corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 160,884 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 152,461 miles

REAR SHOCKS POOR / WORN

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 146,006 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,137 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,066 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,842 miles

Both rear tyres edges on treads,little low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front No-plate is cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres edges on treads,little low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front No-plate is cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 110,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 110,700 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,289 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,289 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,260 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,051 miles

full bellyboards fitted

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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BP54 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc 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 BP54 MGJ, 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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BP54 MGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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