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LC54 LKP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,644 mi
Last recorded202,644 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 LKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 202,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 199,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 198,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 195,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 193,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 192,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 192,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 181,437 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 181,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 163,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 163,171 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 153,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 153,568 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 145,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 136,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cen ter and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,454 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cen ter and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,549 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside sill damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

damage to rear bumper

front wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,111 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 87,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 69,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,554 miles

Both front wipers poor

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 58,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front wipers poor

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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LC54 LKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC54 LKP, 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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LC54 LKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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