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SD54 KKT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 119,467 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 119,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,048 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,167 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,656 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,883 miles

Central exhaust skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust silencers corroded rear through to second skin

steel brake pipes under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,874 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,202 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre nearing wear markers at outer edge various cuts across tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 50,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 May 2012 48,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 48,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,970 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 KKT 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 KKT, 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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SD54 KKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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