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BL54 YLH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

232,125 mi
Last recorded232,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 232,125 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 232,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 227,006 miles

both front turrets corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 227,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not lockable (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed will not fully latch (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front turrets corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 213,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 208,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 208,238 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 198,315 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 195,074 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 194,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin badly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 188,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 185,016 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner body has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,706 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer section

Fail 5 Sep 2016 181,706 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer section

Pass 7 Sep 2015 177,232 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 177,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 173,325 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 173,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 159,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 159,530 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 148,925 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 148,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 134,642 miles

o/s number plate lamp a little dim

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,989 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 116,266 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,274 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 91,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 YLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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