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LC54 LKX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 LKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 165,693 miles

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

both front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

both front inner driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

centre exhaust section starting to rust

offside front suspension coil spring and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside outer sill panel slight damage/ starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

offside steering rack gaitor starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,642 miles

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

both front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

both front inner driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside outer sill panel slight damage/ starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2024 160,336 miles

both front tyre treads and nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on edges

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to perish

front inner driveshaft boots starting to perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2023 154,829 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2023 154,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner driveshaft boots starting to perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2022 149,796 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Fail 21 Jan 2022 149,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,885 miles

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 17 Jan 2020 138,879 miles

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour/ front number plate small cracks

Pass 26 Jan 2019 133,799 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 133,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 128,355 miles

front number plate small cracks/ rear number plate starting to discolour

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,437 miles

front number plate small cracks

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear reflector slight damage

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,744 miles

front number plate small cracks

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 45,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,014 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,318 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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LC54 LKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC54 LKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 LKX registered?

LC54 LKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is LC54 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 LKX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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