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HD54 VGP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

242,012 mi
Last recorded242,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 242,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 232,967 miles

bonnet damaged

boot lid damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2023 227,437 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 227,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe connecting to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe connecting to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear loom damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

tow bar electrics not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 224,421 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 224,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 224,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 221,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 221,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated fouling passengers seat when oporated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 203,281 miles

recommend adjustment of parking brake, efficency just met.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 202,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

recommend adjustment of parking brake, efficency just met.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 189,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both anti rpll bar mounting D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both front door inner handles /levers missing but can be oppend using cables going to locks/latches

Fail 22 Mar 2018 188,880 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 3 large objects in zones (a & b) (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both mounting D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front both door handles missing .But can open with cables to locks

Pass 22 Feb 2017 169,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,299 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 163,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 157,750 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 157,732 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 145,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 133,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,379 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 105,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,936 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 VGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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