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PO54 SCZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,835 mi
Last recorded154,835 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 SCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 149,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,018 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 138,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,677 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,673 miles

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

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))

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,334 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,914 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,913 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,291 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 92,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,840 miles

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)

Wet patch on fuel tank, un able to determine the cause

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,905 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,453 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 SCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO54 SCZ registered?

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

Is PO54 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO54 SCZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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