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HD54 HNP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

223,643 mi
Last recorded223,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 223,643 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 223,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 212,463 miles

Centre to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 212,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre to rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 200,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge(s) - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge(s) - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside outer edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 200,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge(s) - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge(s) - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside outer edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 191,910 miles

Registration plate lamps light intensity severely reduced

Fail 6 Jan 2023 191,910 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Nearside and offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamps light intensity severely reduced

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 184,473 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output converter fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output converter fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 184,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output converter fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output converter fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 174,910 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 174,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 160,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

osf outer cv boot cracking

Fail 31 May 2019 160,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,926 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to head lights.

Cut on inside of o/side front tyre tread but no cords exposed.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Under trays fitted at time of test.

o/side rear hand brake becoming lazy.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,541 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 123,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,225 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear brakes low effort.

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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HD54 HNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD54 HNP, 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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HD54 HNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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