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T5 BBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,354 mi
Last recorded157,354 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 157,354 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 157,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,429 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 154,429 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate and rectify (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall egged 255/45-18 tyre size NOTE Different size tyres ftd front to rear REARS 255/45-18 FRONTS 225/45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

number plate lights dull

Fail 3 Jan 2018 124,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

number plate lights dull

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,121 miles

tyres do not comply with vehicle weight

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 72,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,373 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both ns tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,317 miles

indicators not self cancelling.

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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T5 BBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T5 BBU, 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 T5 BBU registered?

T5 BBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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