MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre middle row ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle row ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre middle row ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle row ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise(centre exhaust outer skin perished)
advise(front & rear discs worn & heavily lipped)
advise(o,s,f tyre wearing close on edge)
advise(rear pads wearing thin)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
advise(centre exhaust outer skin perished)
advise(front & rear discs worn & heavily lipped)
advise(o,s,f tyre wearing close on edge)
advise(oil leak)
advise(rear pads wearing thin)
advise(centre section of exhaust outer skin beginning to perish)
advise(n,s,f steering knuckle slight play)
advise(various engine oil leaks)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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BT05 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BT05 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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