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LBK 830

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

511 mi
Last recorded511 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBK 830
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 13 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 7 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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LBK 830 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBK 830, 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 LBK 830 registered?

LBK 830 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LBK 830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBK 830 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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