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WL54 JKX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,755 mi
Last recorded155,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 155,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,761 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 153,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 147,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,151 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,900 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 117,900 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [drop link] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn [droop link] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,943 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,350 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,572 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning

temp rear seats fitted

temp repair has been made to center box of exhaust system

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,509 miles

Brake servo pipe is cracking up slightly

Knocking from lower steering column joint

N/S Centre seat belt is fluffing slightly

N/S/F anti-roll bar end stop is cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls are cracking up and perished

Under vehicle covers fitted causing a restricted view

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,509 miles

Brake servo pipe is cracking up slightly

Knocking from lower steering column joint

N/S Centre seat belt is fluffing slightly

N/S/F anti-roll bar end stop is cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls are cracking up and perished

Under vehicle covers fitted causing a restricted view

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,416 miles

slight cracking on all 4 tyre walls and front tyres worn to 3mm in places. 215/65r16c.michelin

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,979 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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WL54 JKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WL54 JKX, 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 WL54 JKX registered?

WL54 JKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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