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RA54 HXT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 HXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,170 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,982 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted not allowing inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,886 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 18 May 2017 73,091 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 15 May 2017 73,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 23 May 2016 70,758 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 28 May 2015 66,975 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 66,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 64,680 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,636 miles

O/sr tyre has a cut on outer wall

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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RA54 HXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA54 HXT, 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 RA54 HXT registered?

RA54 HXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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