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MM54 PWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

235,820 mi
Last recorded235,820 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 235,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 233,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 233,386 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 228,044 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 224,509 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2022 224,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 219,539 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 215,497 miles

Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both front door handles. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test. Also slightly worn bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items. All underside.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 215,497 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 linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both front door handles. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded but not broken at time of test. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test. Also slightly worn bush. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items. All underside.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 209,210 miles

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 209,210 miles

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

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 204,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 198,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 194,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 189,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 186,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 182,683 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 182,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 172,935 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corrded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 162,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic under guards fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2011 162,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic under guards fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2010 152,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 136,523 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 136,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,083 miles

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

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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MM54 PWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM54 PWL, 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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MM54 PWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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