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FV54 CVB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,507 mi
Last recorded191,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 CVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 191,507 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 191,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 189,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 189,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 182,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,423 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 165,731 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,809 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 161,809 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 152,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 152,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 136,543 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 123,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,972 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,017 miles

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

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

nearside rear reflector broken

offside high level brake light cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,017 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

gearbox has slight leak

nearside rear reflector broken

offside front antiroll bar droplink has slight play in it

offside high level brake light cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 93,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FV54 CVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FV54 CVB, 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 FV54 CVB registered?

FV54 CVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is FV54 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 CVB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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