2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SO54 XYP
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/02/2005. Recorded mileage 143,721 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,721 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
SO54 XYP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 143,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SO54 XYP Mileage History
- 13/02/200854,773 mi
- 25/01/201081,706 mi+26,933 mi
- 27/01/201081,750 mi+44 mi
- 03/02/2011103,741 mi+21,991 mi
- 09/02/2011103,746 mi+5 mi
- 07/12/2011113,400 mi+9,654 mi
- 20/12/2012117,035 mi+3,635 mi
- 28/11/2013119,591 mi+2,556 mi
- 28/11/2013119,591 mi
- 29/01/2015123,435 mi+3,844 mi
- 19/01/2016126,076 mi+2,641 mi
- 15/01/2017127,889 mi+1,813 mi
- 27/12/2017130,324 mi+2,435 mi
- 30/12/2017130,335 mi+11 mi
- 30/12/2017130,335 mi
- 16/01/2019131,589 mi+1,254 mi
- 16/01/2020134,450 mi+2,861 mi
- 18/01/2021135,735 mi+1,285 mi
- 24/01/2022137,467 mi+1,732 mi
- 04/01/2023138,957 mi+1,490 mi
- 20/01/2024140,067 mi+1,110 mi
- 23/01/2024140,088 mi+21 mi
- 15/01/2025140,778 mi+690 mi
- 23/01/2026143,721 mi+2,943 mi
Average of roughly 4,957 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
SO54 XYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (SO54 XYP) between February 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
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