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BT05 JXK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,009 mi
Last recorded151,009 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 151,009 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,579 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Rear & Off Side Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2023 149,576 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Rear & Off Side Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,679 miles

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion both rear brake pipes to flexis

wear and condition of both front tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion both rear brake pipes to flexis

wear and condition of both front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,315 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2017 116,315 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,098 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front [lower] (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper top shocker mounting slightly noisy in operation

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front top strut mounting slightly tight in operation

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ex middle box outer skin adrift

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,385 miles

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

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 JXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

BT05 JXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is BT05 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 JXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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