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RE54 LOH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,894 mi
Last recorded163,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 LOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 163,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 161,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 160,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,753 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

high level stop lamp deteriorated

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly with deep cuts and no visible inner tread

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,221 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Dec 2021 154,221 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Nearside high level stop lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 145,817 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

front lower ball joints boots perished

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and outer sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 140,692 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front flexi brake hose perished

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,292 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust boots split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 126,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front bottom ball joint dust boots split

Nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly no longer showing visible tread and has a nail in

Offside front tyre wearing close to manufactures wear markers

Offside rear tyre close to manufactures wear markers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,435 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,979 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 113,975 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,350 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,666 miles

Both front brake hoses perisehd

Nearside front road wheel rim damaged

Various chips in windscreen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,666 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front brake hoses perisehd

Nearside front road wheel rim damaged

Various chips in windscreen

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front flexi hoses perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front flexi hoses perished

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,679 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,228 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LOH, 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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RE54 LOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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