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SD54 KKE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,809 mi
Last recorded164,809 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 158,948 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 158,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 158,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 154,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,429 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,333 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 130,409 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 130,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 119,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 107,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,020 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,621 miles

Glow plugs warning lamp staying on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,624 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,287 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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SD54 KKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SD54 KKE, 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 SD54 KKE registered?

SD54 KKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SD54 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 KKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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