CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT54 YWD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,473 mi
Last recorded116,473 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,473 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 116,473 miles

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 114,836 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Panels missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner rear at flexis (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres showing signs of perrishing

oil has been leaking on underside of suspension and floor from previous oil leak

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2020 108,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all not 13 but 7 (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner rear at front of flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of heat

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of wear and possible previous bind/heat

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

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,614 miles

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

engine under tray fitted and is insecure

part of exhaust insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray fitted and is insecure

part of exhaust insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2016 224,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 224,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 217,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 207,100 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 207,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 186,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 171,817 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 152,563 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 132,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,448 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT54 YWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YWD, 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

How do I check the history of BT54 YWD?

You can check the full history of BT54 YWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT54 YWD registered?

BT54 YWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is BT54 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 YWD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT54 YWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT54 YWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.