2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MD54 ARX
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 162,373 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MD54 ARX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 162,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MD54 ARX Mileage History
- 25/02/200867,921 mi
- 06/03/200993,119 mi+25,198 mi
- 04/03/2010119,170 mi+26,051 mi
- 31/05/2011137,669 mi+18,499 mi
- 01/06/2011137,669 mi
- 03/08/2019137,967 mi+298 mi
- 06/08/2019137,968 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/2020149,470 mi+11,502 mi
- 24/01/2024157,378 mi+7,908 mi
- 05/02/2024157,379 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2025161,395 mi+4,016 mi
- 07/04/2026162,373 mi+978 mi
Average of roughly 5,215 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
MD54 ARX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (MD54 ARX) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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