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FA54 VKC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,203 mi
Last recorded153,203 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 153,203 miles

N/s/r coil spring corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

N/s/r tyre worn on edges and small cuts in tread.

Slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 136,198 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 136,194 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip on windscreen

exhaust in poor conditions

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

chip on windscreen

exhaust silencer in poor conditions

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,968 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 129,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,404 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 126,404 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 126,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Headlamp insecure adjuster damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Corrosion on exhaust system

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on power steering steel pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,494 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

o/s n/s hand brake cables corroded linkage corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 105,387 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 105,364 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,183 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Wear in both front anti-roll bar drop link upper bushes.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,185 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Third row rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,553 miles

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,724 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,710 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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FA54 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FA54 VKC, 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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FA54 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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