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LB05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,853 mi
Last recorded162,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 162,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,050 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 135,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,743 miles

exhaust centre section peeling

Fail 26 Aug 2021 134,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Central silencer case corroded/peeling

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight weep. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,152 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,383 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exausht slightly coroded

Pass 1 May 2015 111,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,437 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,760 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,768 miles

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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LB05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 LB05 DUB, 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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LB05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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