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WP54 XRL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,400 mi
Last recorded143,400 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 143,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 132,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 128,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 128,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 123,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 118,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 110,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,332 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm rubber deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 82,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,256 miles

front brake pad wear

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,704 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,730 miles

airbaglight on dashboard

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 XRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

WP54 XRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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