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VE54 GYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,645 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 97,642 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,174 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

wipers dont park

Fail 23 Feb 2023 95,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

wipers dont park

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,795 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

wipers dont park

Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,792 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box deteriorated

wipers dont park

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 92,657 miles

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

Front wipers do not park automatically

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,252 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,019 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,606 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,413 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,962 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,183 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,501 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,716 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,420 miles

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

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

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

cut in tread onn/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,543 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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VE54 GYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VE54 GYF, 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 VE54 GYF registered?

VE54 GYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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The MOT history for VE54 GYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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