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BV05 WKB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,551 mi
Last recorded170,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 170,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 168,583 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 165,100 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 161,763 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 157,974 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 151,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,434 miles

brake discs have surface rust

front flexible brake hoses started to crack

rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2019 151,424 miles

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

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

brake discs have surface rust

front flexible brake hoses started to crack

rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,229 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 151,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 150,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

middle and back box outer skins corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 120,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,242 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,574 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

BV05 WKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BV05 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WKB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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