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HX54 RDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,121 mi
Last recorded30,121 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,121 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 21,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 21,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 21,154 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,903 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 20,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,158 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 16,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,644 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 14,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 9,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HX54 RDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc 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 HX54 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX54 RDV registered?

HX54 RDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is HX54 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX54 RDV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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