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LB54 BXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,581 mi
Last recorded211,581 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 211,581 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 211,581 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 209,292 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside 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))

Fail 20 May 2025 209,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 207,802 miles

All four brake discs have surface corrosion

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 207,789 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four brake discs have surface corrosion

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 207,779 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 204,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 204,458 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 203,618 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 203,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 201,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box rusted bad but not blowing

Pass 4 May 2017 199,289 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 197,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 194,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 180,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 167,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 148,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 132,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 97,575 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,221 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 49,172 miles

brake discs for wear

chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,172 miles

brake discs for wear

chips in windscreen

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 BXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

LB54 BXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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