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FX54 PKU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,812 mi
Last recorded149,812 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 149,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 146,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 141,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 135,642 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 128,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 122,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 118,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,617 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 111,617 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,286 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 31 May 2018 106,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2017 99,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 79,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 71,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 69,148 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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FX54 PKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FX54 PKU, 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

How do I check the history of FX54 PKU?

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What year was FX54 PKU registered?

FX54 PKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX54 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 PKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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