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LC05 WEX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,244 mi
Last recorded193,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 193,244 miles

Advise Brake pad warning light on

Advise Centre and Rear exhaust box’s deteriorated but are not blowing

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 190,436 miles

Advise Centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front Advise Corrosion to Outer sill but is not by a structural part so is acceptable

Fail 2 Apr 2025 190,436 miles

Advise Centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front Advise Corrosion to Outer sill but is not by a structural part so is acceptable

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 187,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on brake caliper not returning to stop

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

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2023 179,895 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat ()

Unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts due to rear bench seat folded down

Pass 3 Feb 2022 174,843 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 174,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 174,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 170,382 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 170,382 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 165,085 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 159,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Very slight play in track rod

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

Fail 31 May 2017 153,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several on inner sidewall (225/45/r18) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Very slight play in track rod

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

Pass 31 May 2016 144,968 miles

Front suspension arm bushes worn and have movement

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside rear handbrake cable mounting unclipped

Play in front anti roll bar bushes

Rear suspension arm bushes weak and have movement

Fail 31 May 2016 144,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle subframe, behind rack (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front suspension arm bushes worn and have movement

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear handbrake cable mounting unclipped

Play in front anti roll bar bushes

Rear suspension arm bushes weak and have movement

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,401 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 138,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2014 132,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f brake clip missing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,613 miles

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

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)

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

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 WEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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