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BL54 EFF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,381 mi
Last recorded46,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 EFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 46,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 0f 2 registration lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 44,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 0f 2 registration lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,585 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 41,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,827 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 37,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,543 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 25,031 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,588 miles

LOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside registration plate lamp bulb dim

turbo intercooler pipe loose at joint

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 21,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear backplates corroded

rear park brake cable corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

front and rear back plates severly corroded

rear park brake cables corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

front and rear back plates severly corroded

nsf brake wear indicator wires damaged on loom

rear park brake cables corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,873 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

alll rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

back plates are severely corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 8,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,096 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 4,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre Marchal 215/65R16 3-5-5 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 215/65R16 5-5-6 mm

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre Marchal 215/65R16 3-6-6 mm

Offside rear tyre Michelin 215/65R16 5-5-6 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 2,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Under vehicle covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2008 2,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight freeplay in handbrake cable

Under vehicle covers fitted to vehicle

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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BL54 EFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 EFF, 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.

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BL54 EFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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