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CA54 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,864 miles

motorhome headlight leveling inop

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,864 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 104,863 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,959 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 99,223 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,031 miles

front seat belt lock cover missing not affecting operation

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,343 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,298 miles

both rear main brake pipes very rusty shailing

front wishbone bushes worn

outter skin back box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,878 miles

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

both rear main brake pipes very rusty shailing

front wishbone bushes worn

outter skin back box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,636 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,334 miles

o/s main brake pipe rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s main brake pipe rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,944 miles

Full plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to zone b of wind screen

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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CA54 BUS 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 69%.

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 CA54 BUS, 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 CA54 BUS registered?

CA54 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is CA54 BUS safe to buy?

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