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OV54 YXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,109 mi
Last recorded204,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 204,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 202,974 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 202,974 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 198,432 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear seat belts not tested due to vehicle loaded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 193,817 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but not affecting its function (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats lowered and equipment on them

Fail 13 Dec 2019 193,793 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but not affecting its function (7.1.2 (d))

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats lowered and equipment on them

Pass 17 Dec 2018 187,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint worn

Fail 14 Dec 2018 187,213 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement against seat (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint worn

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 182,420 miles

center seat belt stalk cover missing

some play to NS steering

Pass 14 Dec 2016 178,455 miles

slight play in steering rack end nearside

Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,737 miles

centre & rear exhaust boxes deteriated

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2015 170,737 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre & rear exhaust boxes deteriated

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2014 165,262 miles

exhaust has corrosion to it

slight movment in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,654 miles

front and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 146,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 130,916 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 115,182 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,114 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 103,109 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,777 miles

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 YXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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