2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RL54 LGJ
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/02/2005. Recorded mileage 187,021 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
RL54 LGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 187,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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RL54 LGJ Mileage History
- 02/04/2022181,558 mi
- 11/04/2023183,540 mi+1,982 mi
- 07/06/2024185,507 mi+1,967 mi
- 27/06/2025187,011 mi+1,504 mi
- 01/07/2025187,021 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL54 LGJ 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 (RL54 LGJ) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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