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WO54 FKL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,697 mi
Last recorded188,697 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO54 FKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 188,697 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 188,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Needs a polish. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Needs a polish. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 183,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 178,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 178,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 174,828 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 174,815 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both dips (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose union nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts missing shock to hub (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front top shock mounts/bearings tight

nearside sill damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 174,129 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 174,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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WO54 FKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WO54 FKL, 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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WO54 FKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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