2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BJ54 ELL
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 162,455 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ54 ELL Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2026
- 162,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ54 ELL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ54 ELL) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Steering (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
BJ54 ELL Mileage History
- 26/11/200755,379 mi
- 07/12/200755,917 mi+538 mi
- 14/11/200873,676 mi+17,759 mi
- 08/04/200977,988 mi+4,312 mi
- 19/03/201086,381 mi+8,393 mi
- 19/03/201086,381 mi
- 04/04/201194,941 mi+8,560 mi
- 03/04/2012102,614 mi+7,673 mi
- 03/04/2012102,614 mi
- 08/04/2013110,481 mi+7,867 mi
- 08/04/2013110,481 mi
- 28/03/2014117,918 mi+7,437 mi
- 04/04/2014118,052 mi+134 mi
- 07/04/2015125,426 mi+7,374 mi
- 30/03/2016131,960 mi+6,534 mi
- 07/04/2017137,303 mi+5,343 mi
- 07/04/2017137,303 mi
- 28/03/2018140,879 mi+3,576 mi
- 04/04/2018140,936 mi+57 mi
- 09/04/2019144,313 mi+3,377 mi
- 26/04/2019144,314 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2020149,437 mi+5,123 mi
- 26/08/2020149,437 mi
- 22/09/2021153,148 mi+3,711 mi
- 01/10/2021153,153 mi+5 mi
- 05/10/2022155,357 mi+2,204 mi
- 16/10/2023156,798 mi+1,441 mi
- 19/10/2023156,820 mi+22 mi
- 18/10/2024158,971 mi+2,151 mi
- 16/10/2025160,892 mi+1,921 mi
- 16/10/2025160,892 mi
- 26/10/2026162,455 mi+1,563 mi
Average of roughly 5,661 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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