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LB05 HJF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,598 mi
Last recorded233,598 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 233,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 233,596 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 216,515 miles

Both exhaust box outer skins corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 216,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of the suspension arm has excessive movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of the suspension arm has excessive movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML not illuminating when turning on the ignition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ON THE LIMIT (5.3.2 (c))

middle silencer outer shell corroding

rear silencer outer shell corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2020 200,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 187,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 177,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 168,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,518 miles

Front plate slight damage

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 139,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,706 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,706 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,384 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear-most seats have been removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear-most seats have been removed

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,545 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,979 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front number plate poor condition

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

Nearside front pad sensor wire broken

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,157 miles

4 passenger seats fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HJF 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 71.4%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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