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K777 BBS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

296,794 mi
Last recorded296,794 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 BBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 296,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear shocker corroded on casing

windscreen slightly marked in drivers view

Fail 27 Apr 2026 296,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear handbrake arm on brake caliper stuck on

offside rear shocker corroded on casing

windscreen slightly marked in drivers view

Pass 17 Aug 2024 293,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lumpy when running

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Aug 2024 293,717 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lumpy when running

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Dec 2023 291,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe corroded inside rear plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread/outer sidewall slightly damaged and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine lumpy in operation

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 286,484 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 286,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 277,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ign light on

Fail 25 Feb 2019 277,459 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 277,454 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 264,427 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 257,592 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust center and exhaust backbox outter skin corroded

near and off side bottom ball joint dust covers worn

near side sliding door has slight damage

Fail 24 Sep 2014 257,591 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust center and exhaust backbox outter skin corroded

near and off side bottom ball joint dust covers worn

near side rear wheel has alight bind

near side sliding door has slight damage

Pass 21 Sep 2013 240,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 240,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front shock absorbers have reduced damping action

Pass 27 Sep 2012 222,513 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 194,181 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 193,998 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nails in all tyres

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 164,817 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 30 Sep 2010 164,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 125,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 125,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,155 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 93,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K777 BBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K777 BBS, 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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K777 BBS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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