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MM54 PXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 PXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage feels heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear spare wheel carrier temp fix with tie wraps

odd wheels fitted steel to front alloys to rear

Pass 21 Jul 2020 230,425 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front lights faded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 225,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 207,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 207,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering rough

Pass 14 Jan 2016 190,658 miles

Exhaust corroded

Item removed from view prior to test

Nearside Door mirror casing damged

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside High level brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 190,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Item removed from view prior to test

Nearside Door mirror casing damged

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside High level brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 172,065 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover broken

Fail 9 Jan 2015 172,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seatbelt buckle cover broken

Pass 23 Jan 2014 155,504 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jan 2014 155,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 108,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 92,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,719 miles

f/number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,621 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 PXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXE, 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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What year was MM54 PXE registered?

MM54 PXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for MM54 PXE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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