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LU54 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,390 mi
Last recorded131,390 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU54 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 131,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,482 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2024 123,472 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure centre passenger seat back cannot be released to get to get to the back seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlight beam patterns poor

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,381 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 113,371 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,087 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wash aim poor

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,077 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside windscreen wash aim poor

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,637 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,333 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 61,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,453 miles

Both rear tyres on walls perishing and slightly cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some compenents

Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,453 miles

Both rear tyres on walls perishing and slightly cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some compenents

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,366 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,097 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,576 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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LU54 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 LU54 BUS, 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 LU54 BUS registered?

LU54 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LU54 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU54 BUS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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