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FV54 YBP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 155,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 152,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 151,194 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 151,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 147,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 142,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 121,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,252 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 113,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,211 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight drag o/s front wheel

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,650 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 89,650 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,728 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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FV54 YBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV54 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

FV54 YBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is FV54 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 YBP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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