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BL54 YLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,382 mi
Last recorded191,382 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 191,382 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 187,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 187,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 185,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 185,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 183,832 miles

engine/ clutch noise

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 183,828 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine/ clutch noise

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 180,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 175,789 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 175,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 168,263 miles

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

adv centre and rear exhaust 2nd skin deteriated

Pass 16 Feb 2013 145,239 miles

adv centre and rear exhaust deteriated slightly 2nd skin

Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

adv front and rear brake discs worn,pitted slightly ,discs worn coroded slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,078 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked but not affecting the rear view

Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked but not affecting the rear view

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,376 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 38,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,730 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 YLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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