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GX54 UKR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,376 mi
Last recorded47,376 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 UKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 47,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached body rail. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounts. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,518 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear pick-up body, frame corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,434 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.2 (b))

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

Rear flat bed and sctructure heavily corroded and holed, becoming insecure.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement l/h and r/h lower suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear flat bed floor structure heavily corroded and holed.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 44,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement l/h and r/h lower suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear flat bed floor structure heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,537 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body/flatbed and mountings heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,585 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover holed/ corroded

rear body/flat bed corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover holed/ corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

rear body/flat bed corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 35,473 miles

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,162 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 215/65r16 5-7-5 mm

Nearside rear tyre bridgestone 215/65r16 5-7-5 mm

Offside front tyre Bridgestone 215/65r16 5-7-5 mm

Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 215/65r16 6-8-6 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced

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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GX54 UKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX54 UKR, 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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GX54 UKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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