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WL54 NPG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,365 mi
Last recorded228,365 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 228,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jan 2023

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 193,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 190,371 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on pads ok o/s/r wiring loom missing from pads n/s/f wiring loom connector plug missing

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2017 190,357 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on pads ok o/s/r wiring loom missing from pads n/s/f wiring loom connector plug missing

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 188,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust covers corroded

n/s/r shocker cover corroded

o/s/f wheel arch cover insucure

Fail 3 Oct 2014 187,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 187,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 178,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 169,074 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 168,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 144,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 115,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside door mirror housing damaged mirror secured using tape not affecting view to the rear

offside sill damaged not affecting strength

spare tyre just within legal requirements

temperature warning lamp on

Fail 11 Feb 2008 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror housing damaged mirror secured using tape not affecting view to the rear

offside sill damaged not affecting strength

spare tyre just within legal requirements

temperature warning lamp on

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 NPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NPG, 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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WL54 NPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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