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SY54 BXJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,281 mi
Last recorded200,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 BXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 200,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 194,056 miles

Emissions just met requirements

Front Oil leak Minor leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 193,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Washers in need of adjustment

Oil leak Excessive amount leaking ()

Emissions just met requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both bold outer edges but 90% tread good (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 193,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 185,641 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

back box corried

Fail 27 Jan 2017 185,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

back box corried

Pass 12 Feb 2016 176,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle casing broken, works as should

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Wet (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 176,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt buckle casing broken, works as should

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Wet (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,061 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 167,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,499 miles

near side rear seatbelt buckle cover missing, still locks and opens as should

Fail 31 Jan 2014 158,198 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear seatbelt buckle cover missing, still locks and opens as should

Pass 13 Feb 2013 149,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2013 149,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing but opperates as should

Fail 27 Jan 2012 140,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing but opperates as should

Pass 11 Feb 2011 132,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 123,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 106,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 12 Feb 2009 106,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,590 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,590 miles

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

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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SY54 BXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY54 BXJ, 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 SY54 BXJ registered?

SY54 BXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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