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ME54 TAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,276 mi
Last recorded196,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME54 TAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 196,276 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undersealed front to back

Pass 1 Aug 2025 192,341 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2025 192,218 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 191,892 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded (Back box)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 180,174 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2024 180,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2023 165,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 164,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

emissions not tested

front top suspension mount bearings slightly rough

Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,495 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 147,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 142,616 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 140,482 miles

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

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

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

deterioration of back box exhaust

deterioration of mid section exhaust

Fail 2 Sep 2019 140,482 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

deterioration of back box exhaust

deterioration of mid section exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 137,124 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,179 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

engine seems a bit noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2015 126,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 126,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 122,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 194,429 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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ME54 TAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ME54 TAL, 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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ME54 TAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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