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BV05 VZM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,729 mi
Last recorded197,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 197,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 197,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 194,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 193,809 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 193,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 192,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 186,518 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded condition

high-level stop light not working

Fail 21 Dec 2020 186,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust corroded condition

high-level stop light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2020 182,890 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 182,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 180,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front service brake wire broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2018 180,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.82 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2017 174,792 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2017 165,990 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear and center silencers corroded

dents in n/;s and o/s front outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2016 158,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight corrosion to system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired chipped (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 146,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,989 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 VZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BV05 VZM, 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 BV05 VZM registered?

BV05 VZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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