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OU54 VOJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,818 mi
Last recorded241,818 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 241,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 241,817 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 228,859 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear very slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2025 228,859 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear very slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 226,241 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 226,241 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 221,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 218,884 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 218,884 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 212,977 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 204,940 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 204,939 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 197,710 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 186,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 178,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 169,946 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 169,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 154,401 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 154,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 138,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 121,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 111,075 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 13 May 2011 91,873 miles

Front and rear wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 May 2011 91,873 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Front and rear wipers starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 70,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,263 miles

In kmh not mph

Offside mirror insecure

Fail 20 May 2009 49,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

In kmh not mph

Offside mirror insecure

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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OU54 VOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU54 VOJ, 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 OU54 VOJ registered?

OU54 VOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU54 VOJ safe to buy?

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