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HD54 LVF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 164,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 162,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 161,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe too front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 158,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe Too Front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 158,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Pipe Too Front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 155,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 May 2022 155,080 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2021 150,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Jun 2020 148,621 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 148,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 146,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 143,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of slight perishing to the rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement signs of slight perishing to the rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 140,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hose signs of slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Rubber spring mount signs of distortion

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes showing signs of slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing to boot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 140,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes showing signs of slight play (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hose signs of slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Rubber spring mount signs of distortion

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered and out of shape

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing to boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,402 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 130,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,247 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,809 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 96,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2011 69,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 69,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2010 56,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 34,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,888 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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HD54 LVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVF, 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 HD54 LVF registered?

HD54 LVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is HD54 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD54 LVF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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