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SD54 KPA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

160,330 mi
Last recorded160,330 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 154,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch damaged and filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets above front springs in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad light on dash

centre exhaust and rear box corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 154,009 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged centre hand brake cable fryed (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch damaged and filled (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets above front springs in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad light on dash

centre exhaust and rear box corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 149,151 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 149,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 133,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake system check lamp symbol is illuminated, not affecting brake function.

Fail 21 Apr 2020 133,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective orange brake warning symbol illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 123,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 122,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,899 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake poor

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,401 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,311 miles

rear and middle silencer outer casing splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,478 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,668 miles

Front and rear exhaust silencers are corroded but werent blowing and still secure at time of test.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test

centre row seatbelts are slow to retract but return when assisted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front and rear exhaust silencers are corroded but werent blowing and still secure at time of test.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake discs starting to wear thin

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 13 May 2011 51,936 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 38,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,813 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,869 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 KPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SD54 KPA, 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 KPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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