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L91 COD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,900 mi
Last recorded147,900 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 COD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 147,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,656 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 140,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in anti rollar link

Pass 12 Jan 2023 125,448 miles

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

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

under guards

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,215 miles

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

under guards

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,100 miles

Under trays

Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,936 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, where it joins to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, where it joins to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,556 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish and split

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,880 miles

both front flexible brake hoses just starting to perish and split

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,370 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight fluid weep from offside front shock absorber

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

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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L91 COD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L91 COD, 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 L91 COD registered?

L91 COD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is L91 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L91 COD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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