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RX54 YUH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Missing at Time Of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 142,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Missing at Time Of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 134,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,338 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

crack in n/s lower corner of screen

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,565 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 110,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,128 miles

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS NOT IN USE

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,497 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged STICKY OPPERATION. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,407 miles

Nearside Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,531 miles

advise exhaust system is corroded

advise handbrake cables are corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,132 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,776 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 16 Feb 2013 85,042 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,856 miles

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

REAR DISCS RUSTY.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,034 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,620 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE HALF WORN

ADVISE REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

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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RX54 YUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX54 YUH, 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 RX54 YUH registered?

RX54 YUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is RX54 YUH safe to buy?

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