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W13 BUX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

257,204 mi
Last recorded257,204 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 BUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 257,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 255,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 253,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 251,716 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 248,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 246,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 242,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 236,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 223,317 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 223,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 219,105 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 219,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 209,983 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 164,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 157,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 152,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 148,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 118,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 116,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W13 BUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W13 BUX, 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 W13 BUX registered?

W13 BUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is W13 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W13 BUX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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