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WD54 CME

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,114 mi
Last recorded59,114 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 CME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 59,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,683 miles

Offside Front door handle loose

service light due

Fail 30 Aug 2024 56,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door handle loose

service light due

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,656 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 39,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,950 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,575 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 25,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,532 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,228 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 23,228 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,311 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 14,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,194 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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WD54 CME is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WD54 CME, 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 WD54 CME registered?

WD54 CME is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is WD54 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD54 CME shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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