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GD54 EVR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 EVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 110,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 109,383 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 106,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 104,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,968 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,733 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust box casing exhaust not blowing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box casing exhaust not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,695 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,471 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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GD54 EVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GD54 EVR, 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 GD54 EVR registered?

GD54 EVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is GD54 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD54 EVR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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