2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DC54 HDD
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/02/2005. Recorded mileage 154,651 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2500cc
DC54 HDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 154,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DC54 HDD Mileage History
- 26/01/2023144,690 mi
- 01/02/2023144,695 mi+5 mi
- 11/07/2024151,504 mi+6,809 mi
- 12/07/2024151,504 mi
- 18/07/2025154,651 mi+3,147 mi
Average of roughly 4,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC54 HDD 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 (DC54 HDD) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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