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BV05 WEO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,848 mi
Last recorded139,848 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,536 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,146 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 98,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear discs corroded

slight damage to drivers seat (foam)

Fail 18 Feb 2019 98,951 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (215/65/16c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on outer edge (215/65/16c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear discs corroded

slight damage to drivers seat (foam)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,666 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres on 3mm tyre tread

brake pad sensor light staying on

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres on 3mm tyre tread

brake pad sensor light staying on

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,078 miles

wet day / cover's underneath

Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,966 miles

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

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

wet day / cover's underneath

Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,871 miles

cover's all underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,984 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 WEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO registered?

BV05 WEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BV05 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WEO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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