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N8 BFC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 146,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 144,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 141,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 136,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,038 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 120,387 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2016 116,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,502 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,066 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded outer skin

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

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

advise front brake pad sensor wiring damaged

advise some light corrosion to nearside rear outer disc face.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,066 miles

Advise exhaust back box corroded outer skin

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

advise front brake pad sensor wiring damaged

advise some light corrosion to nearside rear outer disc face.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,579 miles

advise middle seat,centre seat belt outer casing deterioated

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,640 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,408 miles

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,408 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,246 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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N8 BFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N8 BFC, 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 N8 BFC registered?

N8 BFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is N8 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 BFC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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