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LB05 HJK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 159,826 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 150,313 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components

Exhaust centre and rear boxes detiorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2024 150,313 miles

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

Engine undertray fitted obscuring inspection of underbody components

Exhaust centre and rear boxes detiorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,293 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 134,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 130,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 130,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,079 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,015 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 52,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,416 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 HJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige 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 HJK, 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 LB05 HJK registered?

LB05 HJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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