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LB54 BVA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nsf tyre has cuts to outer side + cuts in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nsf tyre has cuts to outer side + cuts in tread

osr tyre perishing + cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,357 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 46,859 miles

N/S/F tyre in poor condition.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,588 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,803 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009

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

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre

screen wash would benefit from attention

Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,287 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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LB54 BVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LB54 BVA, 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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LB54 BVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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