2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BL54 EFF
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 46,381 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL54 EFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 46,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL54 EFF Mileage History
- 24/10/202241,585 mi
- 20/10/202344,859 mi+3,274 mi
- 20/10/202344,860 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/202546,304 mi+1,444 mi
- 12/01/202646,381 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL54 EFF 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 (BL54 EFF) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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