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SD54 KPF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

225,712 mi
Last recorded225,712 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 225,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 217,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT REAR SILENCER SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 201,639 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly unsecure.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shields slightly unsecure.

Rear Unable to check seat belts.

Fail 27 Nov 2023 201,639 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads also worn low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp slightly unsecure.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shields slightly unsecure.

Rear Unable to check seat belts.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 186,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 186,131 miles

Horn not working HORN NOT WORKING WITH EITHER BUTTON (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Parking brake inoperative on one side PARK BRAKE CALIPER STICKING (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 172,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 150,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 139,320 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 126,925 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 126,925 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 112,687 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 112,687 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 102,567 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 90,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,854 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 KPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 SD54 KPF, 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 KPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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