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LB54 BTY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,585 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,552 miles

central exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2024 128,477 miles

centre and rear exhaust outer skins of exhaust box rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,493 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,226 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,704 miles

Rear exhauste box rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2019 104,704 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhauste box rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,761 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 98,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear BOTH rear tyres worn on outer walls

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,988 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,411 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,027 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,857 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 60,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,023 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,355 miles

Nearside front tyre is damaged on side wall.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LB54 BTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LB54 BTY, 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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What year was LB54 BTY registered?

LB54 BTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is LB54 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 BTY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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