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BT05 ZNM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,292 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,622 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in thee gator (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven across the tread paten (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,184 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 48,121 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,277 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 31,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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