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PX54 FOC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rotted off muffler but still intact minor leaks at flange (7.1.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,755 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated plate all cracked and coming apart (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured plate covered with rust from above fittings (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened top boot unsecured and allowed lube out top link worn out (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lights out (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin rotted off muffler but still intact minor leaks at flange (7.1.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front sub frame heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,992 miles

exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

fronts discs scored and corroded

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,610 miles

Front Discs Slightly Pitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,493 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Handbrake tell-tale inop

High beam tell-tale inop

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

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,552 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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PX54 FOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PX54 FOC, 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 PX54 FOC registered?

PX54 FOC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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