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BV05 WBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,049 mi
Last recorded207,049 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 207,049 miles

Offside Front mirror not original type

Fail 15 Mar 2016 207,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 198,314 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 198,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 186,169 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 186,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exaust outer cover deteriated

n/s/f tyre has puncture

Pass 27 Mar 2013 164,725 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 164,725 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall inside

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt outer case missing (seat belt op ok)

nearside rear reflector cracked

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 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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