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SK54 AVF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 AVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer starting to peel

Pass 22 May 2024 99,823 miles

brake pads wear light on, possible faulty sensor lead

Pass 31 May 2023 94,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,103 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 77,036 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 19 May 2020 73,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 56,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 50,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake lever has slight side to side movement, but does not disengage.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,648 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake lever has slight side to side movement, but does not disengage.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,975 miles

light body damage offside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,477 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,879 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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SK54 AVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SK54 AVF, 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 SK54 AVF registered?

SK54 AVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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