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RE54 FYV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

271,069 mi
Last recorded271,069 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 271,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 267,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 263,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 258,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 254,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 246,939 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 246,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 244,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 230,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 230,242 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 205,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 205,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 187,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 187,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 186,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

the centre section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 186,882 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

the centre section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

the rear registration plate is loose but not deemed to be insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 171,798 miles

middle exhaust box is in poor condition

offside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 171,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust box is in poor condition

offside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 149,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine/gearbox mounting worn

exhaust middle silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,843 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension bearing niosey

Fail 23 Jan 2012 129,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside and nearside front top suspension bearing niosey

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm

Fail 26 Jan 2010 90,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,873 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 55,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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RE54 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE54 FYV, 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 RE54 FYV registered?

RE54 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is RE54 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 FYV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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