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SO54 XYN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,281 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 116,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 113,244 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 106,277 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 94,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os,ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 94,916 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,707 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened os,ns spring cups weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box weak

advise limited inspection plastic covers sill/floors

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,093 miles

exhaust outer skin corrodeing

o/s n/s rear spring rubber cups deteriorateing

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 89,093 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corrodeing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 May 2017 86,609 miles

exhaust backbox weak corrodeing

Fail 12 May 2017 86,609 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust backbox weak corrodeing

Pass 10 May 2016 80,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,300 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear eye level lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear eye level lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,223 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre flat

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre flat

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight damage to n/s/r arch

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,734 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight damage to n/s/r arch

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,317 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,317 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

the inner wall of the offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,875 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,595 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 XYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SO54 XYN, 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 SO54 XYN registered?

SO54 XYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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