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BL54 XAX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,656 mi
Last recorded175,656 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 175,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top under arch behind the spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top under arch behind the spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 173,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top under arch behind the spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top under arch behind the spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 171,869 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 163,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 163,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,612 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 161,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 126,539 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,969 miles

o/s rear anti rollbar bracket distorted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,474 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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BL54 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL54 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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