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BT53 TTY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 83,060 miles

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

Lower front and rear exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,179 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 81,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,943 miles

Central Lower exhaust silencer corroded

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

Lower corrosion to steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,293 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, steering and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, steering and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 71,410 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 70,560 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,917 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,916 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,044 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 151,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 123,917 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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BT53 TTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 TTY, 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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BT53 TTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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