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LB55 FZN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,846 mi
Last recorded190,846 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 190,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 185,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 181,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 179,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 178,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 175,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 174,101 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 174,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 170,910 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Jan 2017 170,910 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 165,678 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Damage to nearside and rear of vehicle.

Front and rear discs lipped on edges.

Lift in both front lower ball joints.

Movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 160,182 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 144,902 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Small split in offside front lower ball joint gaiter.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 144,902 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Small split in offside front lower ball joint gaiter.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,037 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Nearside front brake hose perished.

Play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Rear door handle damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Small splits in offside front lower ball joint gaiter and anti-roll bar link gaiter.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 130,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.

Nearside front brake hose perished.

Play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Rear door handle damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Small splits in offside front lower ball joint gaiter and anti-roll bar link gaiter.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,598 miles

Slight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,888 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,415 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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LB55 FZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZN, 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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LB55 FZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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