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PO54 DWN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,254 mi
Last recorded95,254 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Registration plate light very dim

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Registration plate light very dim

Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroding.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing cover corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim.

Pass 2 Dec 2023 88,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 86,439 miles

Nearside Front backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber slight corrosion

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbed to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear silencer corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,161 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

front brake pads wearing low

inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s inner rear brake pads wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 42,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 1,818 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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PO54 DWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PO54 DWN, 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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PO54 DWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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