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BT54 YWB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,418 mi
Last recorded225,418 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 225,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2025 225,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 225,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 223,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 223,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 220,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 213,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 209,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification plate damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2020 181,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 163,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification plate damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2020 163,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification plate damaged

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2018 141,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower wishbone bushes weak. may knock.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front lower wishbone bushes weak. may knock.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 106,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under car covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,955 miles

play in steering rack futher investigation required

Fail 3 Feb 2015 92,955 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack futher investigation required

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,952 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,674 miles

3x nails in offside rear tyre

both front brake hoses slightly deteriarated

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,130 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 55,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

seat belt centre locking fliex not locking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,100 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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BT54 YWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT54 YWB, 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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BT54 YWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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