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MW54 HFL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,427 mi
Last recorded175,427 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,427 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside driver side stop lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Rear rear exhaust box external shield corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 169,444 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear stop lamp lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust box external shield corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,940 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 157,216 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 150,416 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 150,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,937 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 146,937 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 143,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,679 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 132,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 127,210 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,955 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 105,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 47,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,617 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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MW54 HFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MW54 HFL, 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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MW54 HFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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