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FH54 DHD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,485 mi
Last recorded61,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 61,485 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,409 miles

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,406 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat not fitted

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,448 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,235 miles

Nearside Front seat missing

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,556 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 58,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,984 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

advise nearside front door lock faulty

handbrake tight

no front passenger seats fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,672 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger seat removed unable to test

Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,671 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passenger seat removed unable to test

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,871 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 36,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorber shrouds adrift

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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FH54 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH54 DHD, 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 FH54 DHD registered?

FH54 DHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is FH54 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 DHD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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