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MM54 PWX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,820 mi
Last recorded151,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 151,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges and outer sidewall damage 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

age related corrosion under body

back box and centre box second skin corroded

pad light on pads ok

Fail 23 Sep 2025 151,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges and outer sidewall damage 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

age related corrosion under body

back box and centre box second skin corroded

pad light on pads ok

Pass 16 Jul 2024 148,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges also slight misshaped 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

back box second skin corroded

under body age related corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 144,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 143,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 141,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,646 miles

Both steering tie rods slightly worn

Rear coil spring mounting rubber slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,365 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 137,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,997 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,242 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 123,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,632 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 114,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 108,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 91,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,818 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PWX 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 68%.

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

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