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L55 ESH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 ESH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 116,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust broken back box no longer attached to centre section of exhaust centre section also excessively corroded with multiple leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,827 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,827 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,041 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,993 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,071 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 96,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,784 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very large fluid leak from undertray spraying the rear of the vehicle.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Very large fluid leak from undertray spraying the rear of the vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,042 miles

engine undertray fitted

full under floor guards fitted

led s fiited in front side lights

nsf seat belt stalk cover missing

passed aim test not set on 0

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 57,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,149 miles

both rear discs corrded and pitted but does not effect the RBT results

Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,149 miles

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

both rear discs corrded and pitted but does not effect the RBT results

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,059 miles

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

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

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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L55 ESH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L55 ESH, 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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What year was L55 ESH registered?

L55 ESH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for L55 ESH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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