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OV54 GDA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

223,263 mi
Last recorded223,263 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 223,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 May 2026 223,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 216,893 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle and suspension componants corroded

subframe slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 206,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2023 192,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 182,201 miles

Offside Front door mirror casing cracked

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 169,874 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 137,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,551 miles

condition of n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 8 Nov 2017 133,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,565 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 100,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,765 miles

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

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

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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OV54 GDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV54 GDA, 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 OV54 GDA registered?

OV54 GDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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