2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · KP54 BUW
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17/02/2005. Recorded mileage 215,380 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
KP54 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2024
- 215,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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KP54 BUW Mileage History
- 29/10/2021197,363 mi
- 04/01/2023204,272 mi+6,909 mi
- 11/01/2023204,272 mi
- 11/04/2024215,380 mi+11,108 mi
- 22/04/2024215,380 mi
Average of roughly 7,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP54 BUW 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 (KP54 BUW) between October 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2024 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 (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
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