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MA05 BLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

372,165 mi
Last recorded372,165 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 372,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear hose ferrule corroded to calliper

Nearside Rear hose ferrule corroded to suspension arm

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

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

Offside Rear hose ferrule corroded to calliper

Offside Rear hose ferrule corroded to suspension arm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 370,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 364,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorating outer skin

Pass 9 May 2014 360,588 miles

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

Offside front wheel rim damaged

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

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 10 May 2013 357,380 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 357,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 343,425 miles

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

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

under tray fitted .exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 342,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted .exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 303,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 303,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 260,035 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 260,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

N/S/R Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 213,516 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2008 164,572 miles

front brake pads wearing low x discs are lipped

Fail 22 Feb 2008 164,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low x discs are lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,332 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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MA05 BLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA05 BLN, 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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MA05 BLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is MA05 BLN safe to buy?

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