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VA54 BHX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

242,251 mi
Last recorded242,251 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 242,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding before the flexipipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding before flexipipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 242,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding before the flexipipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding before flexipipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 235,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 235,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 228,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced & side/ fog bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 228,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced & side/ fog bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 219,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 219,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 216,306 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre clasp cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 212,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 209,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 205,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 200,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 194,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 189,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 178,220 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 166,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 143,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,936 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VA54 BHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VA54 BHX, 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 VA54 BHX registered?

VA54 BHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is VA54 BHX safe to buy?

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