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HD54 RYB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,386 mi
Last recorded159,386 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 159,386 miles

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 26 Mar 2025 156,238 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 156,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 153,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mid section and rear silencer outer skins corroded

high level stop lamp slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre inner curb protector slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2023 149,818 miles

o/s front fog lamp in op

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front washer jets poor

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 149,788 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front washer jets poor

o/s front fog lamp in op

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 147,172 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Side repeater housing loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread and slightly cracking in bottom of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 147,172 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Side repeater housing loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres getting low on tread and slightly cracking in bottom of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 144,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 144,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,178 miles

general corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Jun 2016 176,326 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 168,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 155,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror casing damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2013 142,390 miles

all round body has damage

Fail 8 Jun 2013 142,390 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all round body has damage

Pass 21 May 2012 109,557 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 85,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,444 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 RYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD54 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

HD54 RYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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