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SD54 KPE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

261,160 mi
Last recorded261,160 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 261,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 256,674 miles

3Heatshield loose

Brakepad warning light on dashboard

Centre exhaust sleeve broken exhaust is secure

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Osf outersill heavily corroded

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 256,658 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

3 heatshield s loose

Brakepad warning light on dashboard

Centre exhaust sleeve broken exhaust is secure

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Osf outersill heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 248,635 miles

Brakepad warning light on dashboard

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

Oil leaks

Fail 21 Nov 2023 248,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brakepad warning light on dashboard

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

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2022 239,117 miles

Brakepad warning light on

Oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2022 239,096 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 17 commercial (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakepad warning light on

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

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2021 228,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 218,991 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nsr osr brakepipe s corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2019 203,261 miles

Rear brakedisc s heavily corroded rear brakepipes corroded covered by plastic undertray general vehicle condition corroded on underside exhaust system corroded suspension corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 203,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakedisc s heavily corroded rear brakepipes corroded covered by plastic undertray general vehicle condition corroded on underside exhaust system corroded suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 193,152 miles

Nsf tyre low oil leaks rear brakepipes corroded unable to check front to rear brakepipes covered by platinum covers

Fail 3 Jul 2018 193,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nsf tyre low oil leaks rear brakepipes corroded unable to check front to rear brakepipes covered by platinum covers

Pass 7 Jul 2017 185,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 185,262 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 178,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 163,912 miles

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

rear brakepipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 163,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 142,996 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 142,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,694 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,434 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,016 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 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KPE, 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 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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