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BV05 WJD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,924 mi
Last recorded126,924 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,924 miles

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

Coolant leak Both front hoses of oil cooler are perished and they have a very minor coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded and outer skin is peeling off

General underside corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 126,924 miles

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

Coolant leak Both front hoses of oil cooler are perished and they have a very minor coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded and outer skin is peeling off

General underside corrosion

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 121,684 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing deterioated

Nearside Rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

handbrake cable corroded at centre rear pivot

Fail 27 Jun 2022 121,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from bottle area (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer outer casing deterioated

Nearside Rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

handbrake cable corroded at centre rear pivot

Fail 17 Jul 2020 121,143 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush at frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face de laminated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe pipe insecure and fouling anti roll bar (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Front Lower engine mount modification ,engine not sat right and is sat on fan and water pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pump slightly damp

Fail 7 Feb 2018 113,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted to caliper (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre row (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

power steering pump slightly damp

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,003 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,285 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

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 WJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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