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LT54 XJU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,151 mi
Last recorded150,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,608 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside, Central and Nearside ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 143,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside, Central and Nearside ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 136,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,585 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,359 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,365 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,691 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,234 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LT54 XJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT54 XJU, 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 LT54 XJU registered?

LT54 XJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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