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LC04 ARE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,980 mi
Last recorded172,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 ARE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 172,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 166,836 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Caliper spring clip missing

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 166,021 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Caliper spring clip missing

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 163,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe covered in a wax oil

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 159,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened but covered in a protective wax (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2021 152,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,079 miles

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

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

night heater exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 147,577 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,395 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,826 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre & rear silencer bov outer skins showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,957 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,419 miles

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

center and o/s rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,419 miles

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

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

center and o/s rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,053 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,053 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,085 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,851 miles

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

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

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

seat belt in rear of vehicle but no seat present

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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LC04 ARE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC04 ARE, 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 LC04 ARE registered?

LC04 ARE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LC04 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 ARE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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