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RA05 BSZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,001 mi
Last recorded194,001 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 194,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 185,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 182,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 181,489 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing edges and close to limit

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

exhaust middle box corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 175,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 145,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,176 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 129,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 112,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,307 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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RA05 BSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RA05 BSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 BSZ registered?

RA05 BSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is RA05 BSZ safe to buy?

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