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BT05 HVD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,526 mi
Last recorded178,526 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 178,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 172,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 172,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 162,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge of tread 245/45/zr 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 162,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the edge of tread 245/45/zr 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,461 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,634 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 150,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 147,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 147,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirement (low at offside)

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both sides slightly disscoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 135,726 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 135,689 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread 245/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread 245/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,674 miles

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

some cuts in tyre tread o/s/r

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,970 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,993 miles

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 HVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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