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LB55 FZZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,692 mi
Last recorded105,692 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge a s a p on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 101,201 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge a s a p on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2022 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2021 91,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear box rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 89,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 85,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,194 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,385 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s reg bulb dim

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s reg bulb dim

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,949 miles

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

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

cracks nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,900 miles

both rear tyres have lots of age cracks

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have lots of age cracks

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,843 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 19,203 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 FZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 FZZ registered?

LB55 FZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is LB55 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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