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VW54 KYE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

234,448 mi
Last recorded234,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW54 KYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 234,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 226,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 218,059 miles

Corroded centre exhaust box outer skin

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 218,059 miles

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

Corroded centre exhaust box outer skin

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 210,279 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D mounting bushes have lateral play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 203,420 miles

Corroded centre and rear exhaust box outer skins.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexi pipes old (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 195,653 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 188,813 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 183,412 miles

Mist of engine oil present around EGR body

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin holed and corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 183,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted over bay. (4.1.2 (a))

Mist of engine oil present around EGR body

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin holed and corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 175,629 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 167,358 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 167,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,872 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 158,872 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 145,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 135,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 130,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 122,970 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

OSF tyre wall perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,949 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 109,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,120 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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VW54 KYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VW54 KYE, 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 VW54 KYE registered?

VW54 KYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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