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FV55 LHN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 142,524 miles

non standard wheels fitted slight rubbing on full lock

Fail 3 Oct 2025 142,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 140,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 138,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 138,937 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,260 miles

Front slight rubbing on inner wing shield on full lock

Fail 5 Jul 2022 137,260 miles

Front slight rubbing on inner wing shield on full lock

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 133,661 miles

Nearside Front possible intermittent fault on dip beam

slight rubbing on all inner wheel arches with tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,660 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front possible intermittent fault on dip beam

slight rubbing on all inner wheel arches with tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 128,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 125,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,563 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine mount worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,800 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged n/s front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,334 miles

slight corrosion rear of ns front to rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,912 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs rusty

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,101 miles

nsr tyre 1.6mm very close to limit

Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,101 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre 1.6mm very close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,287 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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FV55 LHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 LHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 LHN registered?

FV55 LHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is FV55 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 LHN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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