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G5 LNB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 159,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 152,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 142,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,630 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 127,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 121,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 112,377 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 111,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 107,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,168 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 102,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2009 65,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G5 LNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G5 LNB, 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 G5 LNB registered?

G5 LNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is G5 LNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LNB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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