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BU05 HRP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,742 mi
Last recorded56,742 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 50,237 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 50,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 45,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,413 miles

Offside Rear slight unevenness on tyre tread

Fail 17 May 2018 45,413 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear slight unevenness on tyre tread

Pass 17 May 2017 44,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 43,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,505 miles

note front wipers slight smearing,rear wiper smearing badley

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,129 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,727 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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BU05 HRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU05 HRP, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 HRP?

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What year was BU05 HRP registered?

BU05 HRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is BU05 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 HRP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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