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LB05 KMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,968 mi
Last recorded171,968 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 KMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 171,968 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 171,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 161,522 miles

Offside No plat light dim

Fail 11 Feb 2023 161,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside No plat light dim

Pass 25 Jan 2022 148,993 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 141,820 miles

Nearside Rear Flexy slight damage from cover rubbing on it

Fail 20 Feb 2021 141,820 miles

Nearside Rear Flexy slight damage from cover rubbing on it

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached Cover detached and rubbing on brake flexie (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,757 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,777 miles

Rear Tyres starting to crack in tread

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,190 miles

Front lower arm bushes soft

Fail 13 Feb 2016 106,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16c (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front lower arm bushes soft

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,344 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,705 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,704 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing low??

rear no plate deteriorated ??

Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,790 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

spare tyre bald

both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,925 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,835 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,638 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,600 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side door mirror cracked

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

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 KMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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