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LC05 EJU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

243,185 mi
Last recorded243,185 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 243,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 239,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake lagging slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2025 239,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2024 235,312 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 235,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 230,534 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle box and back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 230,469 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle box and back box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut not fully seated inside hub, but bolts are in and tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear unable to check Tyre correctly, due to binding brake

Pass 7 Mar 2022 225,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel lightly rubbing plastic wheel arch liner in full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel lightly rubbing plastic wheel arch liner in full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 225,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel lightly rubbing plastic wheel arch liner in full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel lightly rubbing plastic wheel arch liner in full lock (2.1.4 (a))

headlamp leveling device has only very slight movement

Pass 7 Apr 2021 218,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear joint onto flexi rubber pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 218,880 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush, closest to wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edge, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edge, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2020 212,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 207,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 207,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 204,052 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 204,020 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 202,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 193,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 182,774 miles

middle silencer corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 182,766 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 170,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,429 miles

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

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

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 136,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 118,787 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside and nearside rear spring rubber seats detiorated

offside front inner cv boot insecure

offside mirror is cracked but not effecting view to the rear

Pass 10 May 2010 100,823 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 82,849 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 64,922 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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LC05 EJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC05 EJU, 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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LC05 EJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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