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SO54 AWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 AWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2025 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 160,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 160,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 159,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 155,822 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 154,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 149,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 146,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 138,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,086 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,906 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,803 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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SO54 AWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO54 AWV, 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 SO54 AWV registered?

SO54 AWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SO54 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 AWV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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