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SE54 FPF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

228,141 mi
Last recorded228,141 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 FPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 228,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe at abs pump slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hoses have no protective rubbers where going through bottom of struts both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure ( Lock Barrel missing)

Nearside Rear Handbrake weaker than o/s (Imbalanced)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension arms heavily corroded and metal thinning both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both exhaust silencers secondary skins corroded and detaching

Fail 11 Oct 2023 228,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes at abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure ( Lock Barrel missing)

Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe at abs pump slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hoses have no protective rubbers where going through bottom of struts both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp weak pattern

Nearside Rear Handbrake weaker than o/s (Imbalanced)

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower suspension arms heavily corroded and metal thinning both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both exhaust silencers secondary skins corroded and detaching

Pass 6 Oct 2022 226,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

back box outer skin deteriorated

both rear lower arms corroded

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2022 226,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 219,604 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lense is tinted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured lense is tinted (4.4.3 (a))

both center and back box second skins are peeling

Fail 14 Apr 2021 219,563 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe mount not bolted up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes to abs unit corroded marked in ckalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point corroded and holed within 12" of sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder to brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lense is tinted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured lense is tinted (4.4.3 (a))

both center and back box second skins are peeling

Pass 26 Mar 2019 214,610 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 204,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 204,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 190,841 miles

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

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

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

middle box slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 190,841 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

middle box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 173,287 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Rear shock absorber sleeves corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2016 173,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Rear shock absorber sleeves corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 155,568 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

shockabsorber boots split

Fail 29 Jan 2015 155,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

shockabsorber boots split

Pass 31 Jan 2014 151,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 151,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 148,770 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 148,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 134,927 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 121,726 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 121,606 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,802 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,487 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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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SE54 FPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SE54 FPF, 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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SE54 FPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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