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BL54 YGW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,558 mi
Last recorded152,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 152,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 151,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 150,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 149,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 148,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 146,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 144,511 miles

Offside door sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 140,838 miles

offside door sill corroded ,not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2016 137,048 miles

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

minor corrosion offside door sill

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 127,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorating

leds on both headlamps incomplete

pad wear indicator on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 118,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,987 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 232,379 miles

incorrect design gross weight on vt40 3500kg, 3000kg on chassis plate, have tested as class 4 as guided by vosa & nigel hopwell

Pass 22 Jan 2008 176,272 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 YGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 YGW registered?

BL54 YGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is BL54 YGW safe to buy?

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