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SJ54 FAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 175,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside sill holed and corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 175,231 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and holes on O/S sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 170,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 166,364 miles

Nearside step lights flashing with indicators.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2020 166,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged CORRODED AND FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side step lights flashing with indicators

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 157,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 157,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 153,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 146,876 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 146,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,710 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 139,082 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 139,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 135,571 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

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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SJ54 FAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ54 FAL, 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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What year was SJ54 FAL registered?

SJ54 FAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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