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T6 BDN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

291,272 mi
Last recorded291,272 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 291,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 282,853 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wiper scratch on windscreen

Offside Front seat belt stalk outer cover missing

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension arms

oil level to high

Fail 3 Apr 2025 282,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wiper scratch on windscreen

Offside Front seat belt stalk outer cover missing

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension arms

oil level to high

Pass 6 Mar 2024 271,652 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

engine damp of oil

middle section exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

play o/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2023 262,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 254,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 248,560 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 248,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 235,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 223,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 214,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 189,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 161,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 130,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 105,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,470 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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T6 BDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T6 BDN, 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 T6 BDN registered?

T6 BDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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