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MD54 ARX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,373 mi
Last recorded162,373 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 162,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 161,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 157,379 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 157,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator insecure side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 137,967 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 137,669 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 119,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs have a lip on

Pass 6 Mar 2009 93,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MD54 ARX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD54 ARX, 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 MD54 ARX registered?

MD54 ARX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is MD54 ARX safe to buy?

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