CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA54 ZTV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,015 mi
Last recorded141,015 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,775 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 138,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint leaking rust but no play

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,375 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 115,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer cv boot loose on shaft

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 109,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2015 103,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 94,077 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,468 miles

nearside rear tyre has various screws/nails in the tread pattern

Fail 7 Oct 2010 86,467 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has various screws/nails in the tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA54 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EA54 ZTV, 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

How do I check the history of EA54 ZTV?

You can check the full history of EA54 ZTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA54 ZTV registered?

EA54 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is EA54 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 ZTV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA54 ZTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA54 ZTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.