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BV05 WDF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,435 mi
Last recorded267,435 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 267,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 239,308 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 239,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 218,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 218,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 194,654 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 194,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 170,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 131,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,394 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 WDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

BV05 WDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BV05 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WDF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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