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BT05 BLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,625 mi
Last recorded193,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 193,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 187,910 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 187,877 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 183,475 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 179,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 173,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 172,436 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 169,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 167,446 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 167,446 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 164,395 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 164,378 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 159,830 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 154,660 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 144,848 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,848 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,694 miles

advise(centre section of exhaust outer skin beginning to perish)

advise(n,s,f steering knuckle slight play)

advise(various engine oil leaks)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,948 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,447 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 61,024 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 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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