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BV05 VZK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,185 mi
Last recorded260,185 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 260,185 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 258,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Under trays fitted no allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2023 257,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2022 254,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 251,225 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 251,222 miles

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

Central Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 242,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 242,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 234,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock operation

Fail 15 Feb 2019 234,095 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

front strut top mounts noisy on lock to lock operation

Pass 13 Mar 2018 226,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2018 226,742 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 219,703 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 219,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 210,279 miles

Engine belly pan fitted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Silencer corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2015 202,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 189,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 170,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 169,993 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2012 152,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 152,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 114,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 114,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,590 miles

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

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 VZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow 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 BV05 VZK, 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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What year was BV05 VZK registered?

BV05 VZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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