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KS54 CXC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 CXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear/perishing to rear tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,516 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear light on

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some wear and deterioration to front and rear tyres

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,180 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some wear and deterioration to front and rear tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad wear lamp on but brake pads ok

brake pipes greased and obscured in places restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs have some wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs have some wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,145 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,699 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,149 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers operation weak

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,149 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers operation weak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some deterioration to exhaust system at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,414 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,248 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,866 miles

front offside tyre wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,704 miles

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

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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KS54 CXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KS54 CXC, 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 KS54 CXC registered?

KS54 CXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is KS54 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 CXC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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