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FV54 YCA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,591 mi
Last recorded136,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 YCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 136,591 miles

general under body corrosion present

Pass 5 Nov 2024 131,914 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,619 miles

non obligatory o/s/f daytime running light not illuminated after market led unit

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,511 miles

Middle and rear exhaust box outer skin rusted away

Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Middle and rear box outer skin rusted off

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Centre and rear exhaust box outer skin rusted away

Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Centre and rear exhaust box outer skin rusted away

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,821 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,456 miles

Slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside rack end

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,112 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,037 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 52,037 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,484 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,859 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 YCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc 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 FV54 YCA, 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 FV54 YCA registered?

FV54 YCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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