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KS54 CXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,976 mi
Last recorded150,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 CXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 150,976 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 150,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 149,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,921 miles

Central and rear exhaust boxes corrupted

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

Pass 12 May 2022 146,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 142,793 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,520 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,620 miles

Exhaust middle section heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,860 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 133,324 miles

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,322 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2011 113,314 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,314 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,204 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,677 miles

offside mirror broken, secured with tape and self-adhesive lens fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,783 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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KS54 CXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS54 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

KS54 CXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is KS54 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 CXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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