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VA54 HVH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

231,323 mi
Last recorded231,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 HVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 231,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 228,318 miles

cent/ silencer top skin corroded

engin oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2024 227,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 224,681 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 224,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 219,255 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 219,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 213,630 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 213,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 208,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 198,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

rear engine stabiliser mount worn

Pass 23 Jun 2018 187,536 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 187,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounts soft, movement of engine felt

engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 175,215 miles

front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine mounts soft, movement of engine felt

engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,052 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine mounts appear weak

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower swivel boots deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Rear Brake pads appear half worn

Rear Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 165,052 miles

Center and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine mounts appear weak

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower swivel boots deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Rear Brake pads appear half worn

Rear Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2014 137,500 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front lower swivel boots in poor condition

Both off side tyres have inner edge wear

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Fail 24 Jun 2014 137,500 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front lower swivel boots in poor condition

Both off side tyres have inner edge wear

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,402 miles

All brake discs slightly worn, off side front disc outer face slightly scored

Drivers door strap worn

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear tyre starting to perish on the outer walls

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Fail 20 Jun 2013 124,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake discs slightly worn, off side front disc outer face slightly scored

Brake pad warning light on, near side front wear indicator wire damaged

Drivers door strap worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear tyre starting to perish on the outer walls

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight wear

near side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slight wear

near side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 20 Feb 2010 81,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

grease around n/s/f hub components

oil "5" & level low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VA54 HVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc 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 VA54 HVH, 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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VA54 HVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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