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A222 LGH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,931 mi
Last recorded11,931 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 LGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 11,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Edge of tyre tread covered in paint

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 11,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Clutch fluid below minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Edge of tyre tread covered in paint

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 11,721 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 6,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 188,090 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 188,090 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 3,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022
Fail 27 Jul 2022

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 2,215 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 167,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 166,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 166,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018
Fail 16 Jul 2018

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 152,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 151,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 143,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,368 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake wear indictor light on pads ok

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake wear indictor light on pads ok

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,647 miles

Front tyres; 215/65x16 Rear tyres; 225/65x16

High mounted stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel glove fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,647 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres; 215/65x16 Rear tyres; 225/65x16

High mounted stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel glove fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,884 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A222 LGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A222 LGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A222 LGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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