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WK54 GWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

209,995 mi
Last recorded209,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 209,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 202,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s r and o s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2025 201,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n s r and o s r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 194,168 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n s f and o s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s r o s r o s f (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2023 190,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 190,173 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 184,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 179,952 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 179,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/SUGGEST REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 174,885 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 171,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 167,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter weeping grease

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 167,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter weeping grease

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 163,114 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 May 2017 163,114 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 May 2016 159,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 148,176 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,949 miles

all brake pads approx 3mm

all tyres worn on edges

corosion on handbrake brackets and cables

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 106,148 miles

all brake discs appear worn and rusted.rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,682 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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WK54 GWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WK54 GWV, 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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WK54 GWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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