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VE54 KWY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

234,655 mi
Last recorded234,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 234,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 234,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 224,613 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 224,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

backbox and centre section box outerskins corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 212,653 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 201,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 197,795 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 169,854 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 169,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 159,062 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Front nearside and offside mirror covers slightly insecure

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

Offside Front exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2018 158,825 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail badly cut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

Front nearside and offside mirror covers slightly insecure

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

Offside Front exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2017 149,625 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and play

nearside and offside front mirror covers insecure

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter pin-holed and weepy

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 149,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer trail bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing and play

nearside and offside front mirror covers insecure

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter pin-holed and weepy

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,396 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2016 139,396 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front heatshield slightly insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 129,102 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 119,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,123 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside front mirror housings slightly insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,123 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside and offside front mirror housings slightly insecure

Pass 25 May 2012 97,884 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2012 97,884 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,173 miles

centre silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink slight play

nearside and offside rear suspension dampers outer casings corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,410 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount rubber bushes slight play

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2010 79,410 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar mount rubber bushes slight play

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play

Pass 21 May 2009 64,968 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside front anti-roll bar mount bush - slight play

Fail 21 May 2009 64,968 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside front anti-roll bar mount bush - slight play

Pass 16 May 2008 52,567 miles

offside front mirror cracked - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 16 May 2008 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front mirror cracked - STRONG ADVICE

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 KWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 VE54 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

VE54 KWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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