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MA05 BNJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,511 mi
Last recorded95,511 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 BNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut to the inner sidewall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,327 miles

Both front wishbone bushes have slight play

Both rear discs starting to corrode on face

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,945 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to under side at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,931 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to under side at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,972 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,401 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,223 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,211 miles

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

Offside 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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MA05 BNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA05 BNJ, 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 MA05 BNJ registered?

MA05 BNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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