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BT05 BLK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,894 mi
Last recorded186,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 186,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 182,264 miles

Rear Seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 11 May 2018 182,260 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 178,110 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 178,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 173,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 173,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

no seats fitted in rear

Pass 25 Sep 2013 155,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 141,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 120,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,529 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 33,214 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,596 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BT05 BLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT05 BLK, 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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BT05 BLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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