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BW55 RAX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,972 mi
Last recorded127,972 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded /lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges 255/45/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside covers deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

mid and rear exhaust sections / boxes outer skins corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,180 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

mid and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,314 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges n/s also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skins corroded.

Pass 11 May 2019 107,910 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside middle to rear arms perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,744 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner cv boots evidence of leaking (cv grease around area) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,326 miles

Front front discs corroded/worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front o/s front suspension knock when driven

Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,323 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front o/s front suspension knock when driven

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,285 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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BW55 RAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW55 RAX, 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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BW55 RAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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