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SE54 FPG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 171,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

suspension components front and rear starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2025 171,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 170,628 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 170,628 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,339 miles

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

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

Wipers on constantly

Pass 10 Mar 2022 155,973 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 155,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 151,397 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

has general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 May 2019 147,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 141,054 miles

rear and centre silencer corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 141,052 miles

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

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

rear and centre silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 138,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear and centre silencer corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 135,403 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 May 2016 135,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 129,021 miles

brake pad warning light comes on

Fail 12 May 2015 129,021 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 126,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 121,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 113,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 109,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,311 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,307 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s + n/s undertrays insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,997 miles

Offside 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 FPG 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 73.1%.

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 SE54 FPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE54 FPG registered?

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

Is SE54 FPG safe to buy?

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