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WU05 BKX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 51,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 51,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 50,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 50,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn, cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,712 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 48,658 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 48,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak onto road wheel (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,662 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 41,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,471 miles

exhaust manifold slight leak

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,000 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,814 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,895 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 23,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,921 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,800 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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WU05 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU05 BKX, 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

How do I check the history of WU05 BKX?

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What year was WU05 BKX registered?

WU05 BKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is WU05 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 BKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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