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BV05 WMW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,397 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 130,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 129,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,991 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 117,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 104,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 81,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,139 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 WMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

BV05 WMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BV05 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 WMW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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