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LB05 HJO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

265,716 mi
Last recorded265,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 265,716 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on the limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to drivers mirror unit

Fail 2 Jan 2018 265,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2nd row seat o/s (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3rd row seats middle and o/s (5.2.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing 2nd row seat n/s (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on the limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to drivers mirror unit

Pass 17 Jan 2017 253,479 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 253,479 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 240,073 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside rear brake pipe front to rear corroding

offside top strut mount noisy

play offside rack knuckle

Pass 10 Apr 2014 229,512 miles

egr valve oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2014 229,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

egr valve oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,886 miles

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

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 HJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

LB05 HJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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