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BV05 WKN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,355 mi
Last recorded256,355 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 256,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 253,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 249,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 245,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 242,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 236,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 233,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 229,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 224,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 223,211 miles

driveshaft centre bearing support bracket bolts loose

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 221,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

noise from suspension

offside and nearside suspension bushes very worn

Fail 8 Jun 2015 221,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake fluid low

exhaust system corroded

noise from suspension

offside and nearside suspension bushes very worn

nearside front tyre has cuts to tread and side walls

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread and side walls

Pass 16 May 2014 219,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 219,920 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 218,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 215,297 miles

12% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust section slightly detriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2012 215,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

12% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust section slightly detriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 209,022 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 209,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 189,481 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 189,481 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 150,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 118,267 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 118,267 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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