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LB54 BWY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

172,627 mi
Last recorded172,627 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 172,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 172,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 168,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 136,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,359 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 127,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,966 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread and tread is damaged / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on tread and tread is damaged / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 120,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on tread and tread is damaged / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on tread and tread is damaged / deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,430 miles

nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition

nearside rear tyre has large nail/bolt in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,019 miles

off side front brake hose cracked /split to the limit

offside rear tyre valve cracking

rear shock absorbers in poor condition and feel bouncy

Fail 4 Oct 2017 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade coming apart (8.2.2)

off side front brake hose cracked /split to the limit

offside rear tyre valve cracking

rear shock absorbers in poor condition and feel bouncy

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,265 miles

BOTH front lower suspension arm,s rear mounting bushes appear to be deteriorating

Offside rear shock absorber is leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH front lower suspension arm,s rear mounting bushes appear to be deteriorating

Drivers seat belt webbing is fraying

Offside front indicator bulb colour is discolouring

Offside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 96,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 89,365 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 89,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 84,059 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front anti roll bar link top joint boot starting tp split.

Power steering belt slipping slightly.

Fail 17 May 2012 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front anti roll bar link top joint boot starting to split.

Power steering belt slipping slightly.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning light permently on.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,912 miles

slight play in n/s end of rack

Fail 26 Apr 2010 74,909 miles

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

near side headlamp aim on lower limit.

slight play in near side of steering rack.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,064 miles

WINDSCREEN VERY BADLY CRACKED ON NEAR SIDE OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA.

nearr side front anti roll bar link has small amount of play in top ball joint.

rear inner brake pads worn to the limit.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

!!!WINDSCREEN VERY BADLY CRACKED ON NEAR SIDE BUT STILL OUTSIDE OF SWEPT AREA AT TIME OF TEST.!!!

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE LOW.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,579 miles

WINDSCREEN VERY BADLY CRACKED ON NEAR SIDE JUST MISSING THE EDGE OF THE SWEPT AREA(BUT WILL NEED REPLACMENT SOON)

front brake pads getting low and warning lamp on.

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 BWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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