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L666 DVD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

326,630 mi
Last recorded326,630 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 326,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 324,255 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 324,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 321,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 321,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 315,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 302,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 291,594 miles

all suspension bushes worn but serviceable.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 282,773 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 282,731 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 272,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 263,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 253,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 235,477 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2016 235,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 227,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 225,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 223,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 196,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 164,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 130,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 106,942 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 77,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L666 DVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L666 DVD, 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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L666 DVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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