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L333 VWX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,610 mi
Last recorded152,610 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,996 miles

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

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

Offside 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 1 Sep 2023 149,945 miles

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

Offside 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 9 Sep 2022 147,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 127,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 105,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,151 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,010 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 56,976 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror cracked

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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L333 VWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L333 VWX, 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 L333 VWX registered?

L333 VWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is L333 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 VWX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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