2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · AX54 KNJ
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 231,817 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AX54 KNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 231,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
AX54 KNJ Mileage History
- 29/02/2024224,954 mi
- 08/03/2024225,068 mi+114 mi
- 05/03/2025227,841 mi+2,773 mi
- 07/03/2025227,874 mi+33 mi
- 20/03/2026231,817 mi+3,943 mi
Average of roughly 3,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX54 KNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (AX54 KNJ) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AX54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AX54KNJ.
AUDI
A3
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
PRIMERA
NISSAN
NAVARA
KIA
SPORTAGE
NISSAN
NAVARA
NISSAN
NAVARA
BMW
X5
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.