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DC54 ECD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 ECD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,352 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 153,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 120,721 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 100,355 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 161,507 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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DC54 ECD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DC54 ECD, 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 DC54 ECD registered?

DC54 ECD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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