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MM54 PWY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

131,113 mi
Last recorded131,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 PWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing throughout tyre -- going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded either side of flex hose on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer breaking up significantly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing throughout tyre -- going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 117,208 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear lower engine mountings have play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,206 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear lower engine mountings have play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,029 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,483 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 24 Jan 2021 102,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,256 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Offside number plate light is not working.

Slight play in the O/S/F lower ball joint.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 96,239 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Offside number plate light is not working.

Slight play in the O/S/F lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,382 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Nearside handbrake cable is corroding.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Nearside handbrake cable is corroding.

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Rear brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened and o/s/r park cables (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,254 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Park cable (3.5.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened and o/s/r park cables (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,074 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers are split.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rubber hangers are split.

N/S/R brake is binding.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,202 miles

N/S/R brake is binding.

Play in N/S/F drop link ball joint.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Fail 23 Jan 2016 67,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R brake is binding.

Play in N/S/F drop link ball joint.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,016 miles

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight noise/roughness from N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,117 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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MM54 PWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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