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LB55 FZH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

244,266 mi
Last recorded244,266 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 244,266 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 233,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 223,404 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 210,514 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2021 210,514 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 210,604 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 201,603 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable sized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 190,373 miles

centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 190,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 187,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 182,913 miles

Nearside Rear Steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2017 182,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 180,000 miles

back box and center box skin pealing not causeing a blow

rear plate deterioated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 166,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 156,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 147,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 134,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 119,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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LB55 FZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB55 FZH, 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 LB55 FZH registered?

LB55 FZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LB55 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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