2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LB54 BUH
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/01/2005. Recorded mileage 181,784 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
LB54 BUH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 181,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LB54 BUH Mileage History
- 30/01/200836,654 mi
- 21/01/200953,284 mi+16,630 mi
- 14/01/201064,445 mi+11,161 mi
- 14/01/201064,446 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/201170,986 mi+6,540 mi
- 02/02/201274,018 mi+3,032 mi
- 18/01/201378,304 mi+4,286 mi
- 31/01/201482,210 mi+3,906 mi
- 02/02/201584,901 mi+2,691 mi
- 30/01/201686,868 mi+1,967 mi
- 31/01/201792,368 mi+5,500 mi
- 29/01/201898,221 mi+5,853 mi
- 29/01/2019109,079 mi+10,858 mi
- 30/01/2020170,193 mi+61,114 mi
- 29/01/2021177,566 mi+7,373 mi
- 06/10/2023181,719 mi+4,153 mi
- 01/08/2025181,784 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 8,292 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
LB54 BUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (LB54 BUH) between January 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 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 (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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