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BV05 WNF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,449 mi
Last recorded144,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 WNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 144,449 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 144,425 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 140,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 137,915 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 137,901 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 135,312 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box and backbox slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 132,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer casing

Pass 2 May 2019 130,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,646 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 125,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 122,502 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,345 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,886 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 109,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2012 102,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 WNF, 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 WNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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