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BV05 NLK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 124,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 117,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,867 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO RERAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector not red in colour N/S DAMAGED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 106,867 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO RERAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector not red in colour N/S DAMAGED (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,027 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,821 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,349 miles

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 70,026 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 70,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 63,104 miles

emissions to clean to gain a reading

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 May 2017 63,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions to clean to gain a reading

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 May 2016 60,463 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 60,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 57,717 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake disc plates rusty and breaking up

rear exhaust box outer skin broken up

rear shocks rusty

Fail 28 May 2015 57,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front tyres very low on tread

rear brake disc plates rusty and breaking up

rear exhaust box outer skin broken up

rear shocks rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 54,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear exhaust box other skin corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 54,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear exhaust box other skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 50,950 miles

centre exhaust rusty outer skin

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre on limit and stepping

o/s/r + n/s/r body damage

o/s/r + n/s/r brake backing plate breaking up

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rusty outer skin

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,562 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edges

o/s/r childs seat fitted

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edges

o/s/r childs seat fitted

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,415 miles

brake warning light on

n/s and o/s front tyers wearing on inner edges

n/s centre child seat

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r number plate lamp inop

Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on

n/s and o/s front tyers wearing on inner edges

n/s centre child seat

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r number plate lamp inop

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,393 miles

dig in nsr tyre side wall not showing cords

front pads getting low

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,630 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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BV05 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BV05 NLK, 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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BV05 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 NLK shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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