VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER BN05GVL has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 164,997 miles 4 months ago on Monday 26th January 2026 at 07:23.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

BN05GVL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JANUARY 2027164,997 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202522ND JANUARY 2026157,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202419TH JANUARY 2025151,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202319TH JANUARY 2024145,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202219TH JANUARY 2023139,698 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202110TH JANUARY 2022134,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20205TH JANUARY 2021127,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201829TH NOVEMBER 2019120,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201720TH OCTOBER 2018111,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201614TH SEPTEMBER 2017100,642 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers/undertrays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED12TH MAY 201511TH MAY 201690,458 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
FAILED12TH MAY 201590,458 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20142ND MARCH 201581,014 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Reg Plates Poor
  2. USER ENTERED - Pad Warning Light On
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Lower Arms Bushes Weak
PASSED1ST MARCH 20132ND MARCH 201471,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Condition Of Both Rear Tyres
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 20122ND MARCH 201364,420 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Undertray Insecure
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Braket Not Fixed But Still Fully Supported
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 201264,420 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Undertray Insecure
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Braket Not Fixed But Still Fully Supported
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20112ND MARCH 201259,378 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20102ND MARCH 201151,055 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20092ND MARCH 201041,382 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn.
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 200941,369 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Insufficient Room To Move, Resulting In Fouling On Any Part (3.6.b.4a)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Unevenly Worn.
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20082ND MARCH 200932,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front & Rear Brake Disc Pads - Wear Appear Low.
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On.
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f & N/s/r Tyres Unevenly Worn.
  5. USER ENTERED - Leak From Windscreen Washers.
  6. USER ENTERED - Accident Damage To Vehicle.
  7. USER ENTERED - Damage/repair To Drivers Door Mirror.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN05GVL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

BN05GVL MOT Comments

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BN05GVL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 164,997 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,857 miles

BN05GVL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration BN05GVL was manufactured on Wednesday 2nd March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 164,997 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,857 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN05GVL has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BN05GVL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 BN05GVL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN05GVL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 BN05GVL does have Tax. Read more

When does BN05GVL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN05GVL will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN05GVL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN05GVL will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027. Read more

When did BN05GVL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN05GVL was on Monday 26th January 2026 at 07:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN05GVL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN05GVL we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN05GVL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN05GVL we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN05GVL?

BN05GVL is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has BN05GVL done?

The odometer reading for BN05GVL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 164,997 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,857 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN05GVL?

The vehicle BN05GVL was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 2nd March 2005. Read more

What colour is BN05GVL?

The official colour of BN05GVL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BN05GVL have?

BN05GVL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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