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BL54 YLO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,091 miles

Front Wipers just starting to smear

Rear Exhaust box starting to rust and corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,587 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,492 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has digs out of tread no cords showing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,961 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 YLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLO, 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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What year was BL54 YLO registered?

BL54 YLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is BL54 YLO safe to buy?

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