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LC05 WEP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,410 mi
Last recorded135,410 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 WEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 130,061 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 115,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,033 miles

Centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,829 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,852 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 79,852 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,173 miles

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

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)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake disc s lipped

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing very slight noise

rear brake disc s lipped

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 51,762 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 30,681 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 WEP 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 87%.

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 LC05 WEP, 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 LC05 WEP registered?

LC05 WEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is LC05 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 WEP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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