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BV05 VZR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 34,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,460 miles

Central Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Central Exhaust/silencer corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases

Front Lower front lower engine support mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust/silencer corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases

Fail 19 Oct 2022 33,460 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Central Exhaust/silencer corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases

Front Lower front lower engine support mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust/silencer corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 30,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,825 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,969 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,675 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 VZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BV05 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

BV05 VZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 VZR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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