2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BJ05 XEE
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 211,410 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XEE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 211,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ05 XEE) between April 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
BJ05 XEE Mileage History
- 23/04/2008107,093 mi
- 25/04/2008107,095 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/2009120,688 mi+13,593 mi
- 08/07/2010131,949 mi+11,261 mi
- 21/07/2010132,359 mi+410 mi
- 04/08/2011144,774 mi+12,415 mi
- 05/08/2011144,774 mi
- 17/10/2012159,429 mi+14,655 mi
- 19/10/2012159,432 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2013170,801 mi+11,369 mi
- 14/10/2014176,882 mi+6,081 mi
- 14/10/2014176,882 mi
- 26/10/2015182,066 mi+5,184 mi
- 18/10/2016186,121 mi+4,055 mi
- 16/10/2017189,606 mi+3,485 mi
- 29/10/2018193,374 mi+3,768 mi
- 02/11/2018193,501 mi+127 mi
- 09/10/2019196,227 mi+2,726 mi
- 26/10/2020196,538 mi+311 mi
- 26/10/2020196,538 mi
- 26/11/2021198,717 mi+2,179 mi
- 07/03/2023201,005 mi+2,288 mi
- 12/03/2024206,313 mi+5,308 mi
- 13/03/2024206,313 mi
- 10/03/2025211,404 mi+5,091 mi
- 19/03/2025211,410 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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