2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · HD54 LVM
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 240,326 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD54 LVM Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 240,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD54 LVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (HD54 LVM) between August 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HD54 LVM Mileage History
- 03/08/200734,086 mi
- 05/08/200866,305 mi+32,219 mi
- 04/08/200988,017 mi+21,712 mi
- 27/07/2010109,771 mi+21,754 mi
- 27/07/2010109,772 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/2011136,890 mi+27,118 mi
- 17/08/2012154,247 mi+17,357 mi
- 17/08/2012154,247 mi
- 15/08/2013166,050 mi+11,803 mi
- 24/08/2013166,050 mi
- 21/08/2014172,907 mi+6,857 mi
- 21/08/2014172,907 mi
- 18/08/2015180,846 mi+7,939 mi
- 18/08/2015180,846 mi
- 23/08/2016187,684 mi+6,838 mi
- 23/08/2016187,684 mi
- 10/08/2017194,784 mi+7,100 mi
- 10/08/2017194,784 mi
- 27/07/2018203,962 mi+9,178 mi
- 30/07/2018203,967 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/2019210,619 mi+6,652 mi
- 02/08/2019201,619 mi-9,000 mi
- 21/08/2020216,358 mi+14,739 mi
- 21/08/2020216,358 mi
- 24/08/2021219,703 mi+3,345 mi
- 22/08/2022226,016 mi+6,313 mi
- 01/09/2022226,035 mi+19 mi
- 15/08/2023229,996 mi+3,961 mi
- 28/08/2024232,912 mi+2,916 mi
- 29/08/2024232,912 mi
- 21/08/2025236,921 mi+4,009 mi
- 26/08/2025236,975 mi+54 mi
- 17/08/2026240,326 mi+3,351 mi
- 18/08/2026240,326 mi
Average of roughly 10,831 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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