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WP54 XRG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 151,623 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 150,833 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,385 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 144,749 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Fail 29 Jan 2021 144,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,349 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 139,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 134,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 134,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside seat belt buckle deteriorated but working

Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,851 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,808 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 120,805 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,364 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2015 115,267 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,613 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,040 miles

exhaust has part deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,986 miles

Nearside seatbelt stalk outer casing missing.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,399 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,492 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres getting low on tread

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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WP54 XRG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WP54 XRG, 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 WP54 XRG registered?

WP54 XRG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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