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VN54 ALU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,004 mi
Last recorded182,004 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 182,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 181,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,858 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 169,985 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 169,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 161,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 152,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,808 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,335 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 100,335 miles

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,244 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 49,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear spring rubbers dislodged

brake warning light on

n/s sill damage

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,450 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 ALU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN54 ALU, 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 VN54 ALU registered?

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

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