2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BL05 RZM
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 198,165 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL05 RZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 198,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL05 RZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (BL05 RZM) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BL05 RZM Mileage History
- 19/03/2024189,037 mi
- 09/04/2025196,334 mi+7,297 mi
- 10/04/2025196,336 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/2026198,164 mi+1,828 mi
- 24/09/2026198,165 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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