2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · CU54 OWA
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2005. Recorded mileage 223,048 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
CU54 OWA Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 223,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 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.
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CU54 OWA Mileage History
- 19/12/200787,353 mi
- 27/11/2008102,731 mi+15,378 mi
- 27/11/2008102,731 mi
- 09/12/2009118,898 mi+16,167 mi
- 10/12/2009118,898 mi
- 06/01/2011135,550 mi+16,652 mi
- 11/02/2011135,626 mi+76 mi
- 11/02/2011135,626 mi
- 10/02/2012142,230 mi+6,604 mi
- 14/02/2012142,235 mi+5 mi
- 14/02/2013150,492 mi+8,257 mi
- 15/02/2013150,492 mi
- 05/03/2014159,392 mi+8,900 mi
- 06/03/2014159,396 mi+4 mi
- 24/02/2015166,339 mi+6,943 mi
- 27/02/2015166,350 mi+11 mi
- 11/03/2016174,633 mi+8,283 mi
- 11/03/2016174,633 mi
- 29/03/2017182,311 mi+7,678 mi
- 30/03/2017182,325 mi+14 mi
- 29/03/2018188,019 mi+5,694 mi
- 03/04/2018188,039 mi+20 mi
- 10/04/2019194,011 mi+5,972 mi
- 17/04/2019194,142 mi+131 mi
- 07/10/2020202,503 mi+8,361 mi
- 15/10/2020202,552 mi+49 mi
- 15/10/2021207,845 mi+5,293 mi
- 13/10/2022212,896 mi+5,051 mi
- 17/10/2022212,945 mi+49 mi
- 13/10/2023216,940 mi+3,995 mi
- 13/10/2023216,940 mi
- 21/03/2025217,694 mi+754 mi
- 25/03/2026223,048 mi+5,354 mi
Average of roughly 7,429 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
CU54 OWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (CU54 OWA) between December 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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