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CN54 PHF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,594 mi
Last recorded153,594 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 PHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 153,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 153,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 151,503 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside track rod end slightly worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 151,503 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

nearside track rod end slightly worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,560 miles

center and rear exhaust box corroded

offside seat belt slightly frayed

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake discs corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

center and rear exhaust box corroded

offside seat belt slightly frayed

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear brake discs corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 126,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,442 miles

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2020 122,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f/ the /D/ bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f D - bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,393 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,640 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,036 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,270 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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CN54 PHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CN54 PHF, 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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CN54 PHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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