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BV05 WDA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

298,954 mi
Last recorded298,954 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 298,954 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Apr 2025 298,285 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 298,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 7 May 2024 296,071 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Rear & Middle silencer boxes are corroded / outer skin flaking off

Fail 3 May 2024 296,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Rear & Middle silencer boxes are corroded / outer skin flaking off

Pass 22 Nov 2022 292,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 292,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 288,552 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 288,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mount very rough (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 284,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 263,348 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on front anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 263,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on front anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 237,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 216,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 190,855 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 190,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 159,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 159,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 114,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,758 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,290 miles

TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,579 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 WDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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