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BV05 WHB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,397 mi
Last recorded117,397 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 117,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under side corrosion related to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 16 May 2026 117,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under side corrosion related to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 14 May 2025 116,463 miles

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 May 2025 116,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,384 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 113,789 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,536 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,155 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 107,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,277 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 101,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,493 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,270 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,627 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,359 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2015 91,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

ageing to front arm bushes

oil and water mixing

oil level light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel loose,servo corroded,

Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs surfaces poor

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,722 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake discs surfaces poor

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,971 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre on1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,137 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 WHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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