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OY55 BHZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 119,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers delaminated & exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,194 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 115,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,414 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

some passengers rear seats removed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 111,025 miles

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

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

all seats removed

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 108,039 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 21 Apr 2020 107,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,941 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 105,909 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear both sides (1.2.1 (e))

middle and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,022 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all rear seats removed at time of test

centre rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

all rear seats removed at time of test

centre rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,224 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,358 miles

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,019 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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OY55 BHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY55 BHZ, 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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OY55 BHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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