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WL54 JKZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 JKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 153,479 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,820 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2025 134,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,424 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and incomplete.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 130,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and incomplete.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 126,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 123,743 miles

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by under trays.

Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by under trays.

Fail 13 Jul 2022 123,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by under trays.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 119,809 miles

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

Spare tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 17 Jul 2021 119,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,786 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated, but brake pads are ok.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 108,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 101,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,791 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,092 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,072 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,134 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre bridgestone 215/65r16 6-7-6 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 215/65r16 7-7-7 mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre Michelin 215/65r16 3-2-2.5 mm

Offside rear tyre Michelin 215/65r16 7-7-7 mm

Parking brake lamp in dash unit not working.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced

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 JKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 JKZ, 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 WL54 JKZ registered?

WL54 JKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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