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KP54 TDO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

224,062 mi
Last recorded224,062 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 TDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 224,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 223,427 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 221,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 219,581 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 14 Mar 2022 219,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad wear indicator on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 218,109 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 218,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2020 217,084 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 217,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 212,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down

outer edge of n/s rear Tyre worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 212,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down

coolant level low

outer edge of n/s rear Tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2018 205,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 201,972 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2016 199,863 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 164,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 151,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 150,988 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 150,988 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 142,984 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 136,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 127,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 187,093 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 113,367 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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KP54 TDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KP54 TDO, 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 KP54 TDO registered?

KP54 TDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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