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GL54 MVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 MVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 102,899 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,304 miles

Exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,995 miles

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

Exhaust centre and rear box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,488 miles

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,839 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,725 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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GL54 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL54 MVN, 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 GL54 MVN registered?

GL54 MVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is GL54 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 MVN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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