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SJ54 GWH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

292,090 mi
Last recorded292,090 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 GWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 292,090 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 280,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes coating slightly swollen

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded

offside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2023 280,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes coating slightly swollen

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded

offside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2022 274,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen

exhaust central box & back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre 3mm

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear registration plate loose

Pass 22 Jul 2021 267,271 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box casings corroded

nearside rear hand brake reading slightly low

rear number plate loose

signs of overheating at offside rear brake

slight drag at nearside front wheel

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2021 267,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear caliper pivots not fully releasing

centre and rear exhaust box casings corroded

rear number plate loose

signs of overheating at offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jul 2020 256,966 miles

centre and rear exhaust casings corroded

nearside rear brake pipe coating slightly swelled

offside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

Fail 10 Jul 2020 256,958 miles

Central Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre and rear exhaust casings corroded

nearside rear brake pipe coating slightly swelled

offside rear caliper pivot not fully releasing

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 GWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ54 GWH, 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 GWH registered?

SJ54 GWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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