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DL54 BJX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,494 mi
Last recorded176,494 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 176,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 176,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 159,052 miles

noise from o/s/f when steering rocked side to side under load, recommend further investigation.

o/s/f lower suspension arm, mounting bushes deteriorated with play.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 151,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 148,116 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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DL54 BJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL54 BJX, 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

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What year was DL54 BJX registered?

DL54 BJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is DL54 BJX safe to buy?

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