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WK54 HYL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,420 mi
Last recorded276,420 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 HYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 276,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 161,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 251,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 241,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight delamination front registration plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 219,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine stabiliser/mount slack; banging when lifting clutch to drive

Fail 20 Jan 2010 218,958 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine stabiliser/mount slack; banging when lifting clutch to drive

Fail 26 Jan 2009 186,154 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 186,154 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 185,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 166,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 142,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 142,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 117,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 95,548 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,766 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 HYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WK54 HYL, 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 WK54 HYL registered?

WK54 HYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is WK54 HYL safe to buy?

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