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DE54 SDX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

162,815 mi
Last recorded162,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 162,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 162,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,476 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 156,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 156,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 156,146 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 156,146 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,881 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 154,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 153,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 149,818 miles

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 12 Mar 2016 146,549 miles

STICKERS ON HEADLAMPS BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING BEAM PATTERNS

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 4 Mar 2016 146,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

STICKERS ON HEADLAMPS BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING BEAM PATTERNS

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 9 Mar 2015 141,386 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,386 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 138,751 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 138,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 133,988 miles

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

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

midd exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,988 miles

midd exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,654 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

Rear brake discs really worn and pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 125,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 125,317 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,167 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 108,167 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,926 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,838 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DE54 SDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 DE54 SDX, 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 DE54 SDX registered?

DE54 SDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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