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BU05 OLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 56,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,869 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,262 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,316 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of exhaust rubber failed but been secured

slight oil leak to offside off engine

Pass 25 May 2011 23,947 miles

corrosion to offside front outer brake disc surface

offside front top roof marker inop

wiper blades juddering and noisy smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,048 miles

o/s/f outer disc face corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 13,684 miles

All the tyres are cracking at the side walls

Pass 29 May 2008 9,798 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 OLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OLN, 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 BU05 OLN registered?

BU05 OLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is BU05 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 OLN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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