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GF54 XRD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,390 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,956 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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GF54 XRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF54 XRD, 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 GF54 XRD registered?

GF54 XRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is GF54 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 XRD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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