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VE54 MLK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,733 mi
Last recorded185,733 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 185,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - covered in grease + ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 172,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside above rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 164,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - above rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 156,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,730 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 122,435 miles

RECOMEND CLEAN N/S EARTH LEAD

RECOMEND COVER P.A.S. PIPE ON BED

Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,614 miles

O/S lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 102,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,209 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,233 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,233 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 59,700 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 59,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,819 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 MLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 MLK registered?

VE54 MLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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