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T30 BBD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

255,735 mi
Last recorded255,735 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 BBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 255,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 252,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 245,816 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 245,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 238,860 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 232,025 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 232,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 225,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 225,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 219,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 213,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 206,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 198,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 190,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 166,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 161,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 147,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 137,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 87,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,579 miles

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

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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T30 BBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T30 BBD, 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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T30 BBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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