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BT05 HUJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 52,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 52,520 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,596 miles

Collision damage to nearside and offside of vehicle

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,122 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Near side front door damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Off side rear 1/4 damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,122 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Near side front door damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Off side rear 1/4 damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,430 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 11 years old

Fail 23 Aug 2023 44,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 11 years old

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,860 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,259 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 28,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,278 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 25,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,037 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/F brake slight binding felt by hand, doesn't show on roller braket test.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,486 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Small Cuts/ chunks missing from tread of front tyres.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,625 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,768 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly scored and rear brake discs corroded on friction surface area

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,707 miles

front number plate cracked

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 HUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 HUJ registered?

BT05 HUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is BT05 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 HUJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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