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VN54 AKP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,864 mi
Last recorded193,864 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 193,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded/rear axle corroded/front suspension corroded,

Fail 20 Feb 2026 193,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded/rear axle corroded/front suspension corroded,

Pass 29 Jan 2025 191,835 miles

Brake Wear Indication Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 191,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake Wear Indication Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 186,646 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 181,880 miles

n/s and o/s flex brake pipe slight perishing/cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2022 181,880 miles

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

n/s and o/s flex brake pipe slight perishing/cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2021 179,944 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 178,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 178,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 173,255 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in ns steering racka nd os track rod end

under covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 173,251 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump not heard (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroding

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

raer brake discs wearing

slight play in ns steering rack and os track rod end

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 157,049 miles

both front lower ball joints boots deteriorating

child seat fitted in nsf

nsf flexi brake hose deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack-both sides

spare tyre close to legal limit

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 157,094 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre front seatbelt (5.2.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr tyre cut on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf tyre through to cords on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower ball joints boots deteriorating

child seat fitted in nsf

nsf flexi brake hose deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack-both sides

spare tyre close to legal limit

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 148,427 miles

exhaust corroded

ns and os front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

nsf flexi deteriorated

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre close to legal limit

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 148,427 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os front lower ball joint boot deteriorated

nsf flexi deteriorated

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre close to legal limit

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 140,102 miles

aux drive belt cracking

engine covers, under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit, cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 140,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

aux drive belt cracking

engine covers, under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit, cracking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2014 132,242 miles

exhaust system corroding

covers fitted underside of car

front brake discs wearing, pads wearing low

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars

Fail 2 Aug 2014 132,242 miles

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

covers fitted underside of car

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs wearing, pads wearing low

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars

Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,070 miles

exhaust system corroding

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play steering rack

slight wear front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2013 116,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system corroding

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play steering rack

slight wear front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,224 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 100,224 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 75,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,461 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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VN54 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN54 AKP, 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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VN54 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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