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OV54 GDU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 109,431 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 109,427 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,849 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Slight fluctuation on roadtest

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 105,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged Frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight fluctuation on roadtest

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 102,145 miles

Central center exhaust silencer box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2022 101,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin burst

Fail 4 Jun 2022 101,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin burst

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,553 miles

Both center and rear exhaust silencer outer skins rusty

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both center and rear exhaust silencer outer skins rusty

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,813 miles

o /side and n/s front inner track rods play

Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,813 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o /side and n/s front inner track rods play

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,872 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,871 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,861 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,258 miles

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

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,466 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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OV54 GDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OV54 GDU, 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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OV54 GDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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