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J13 BNT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,660 mi
Last recorded143,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 143,660 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to exhaust system, rear exhaust silencer delaminated

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,919 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system, rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 133,423 miles

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,588 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,280 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,748 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,748 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,689 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2010 36,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,585 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,585 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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J13 BNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J13 BNT, 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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What year was J13 BNT registered?

J13 BNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for J13 BNT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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