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LC54 NLK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

249,154 mi
Last recorded249,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 249,154 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 249,153 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose requires tightening before leaving testing station (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 248,464 miles

N/S/R Tyre Has Small Cuts In The Outer Side Wall.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 236,676 miles

Exhaust, Centre and Rear Boxes Corroded

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 236,646 miles

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

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

Exhaust, Centre and Rear Boxes Corroded

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 219,542 miles

pad warning light on

steering noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2014 200,342 miles

Exhaust Centre And Rear Box Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 177,940 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

outer cover of O/S Door mirror Damaged.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 177,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Exhaust Box Deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

outer cover of O/S Door mirror Damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 156,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Small Cut In Outer Side Wall Of N/S/F Tyre.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 139,828 miles

0/s/f tyre est 6/8000

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre est 4/6000

rear coil spring lower seats splitting

Fail 30 Dec 2010 139,828 miles

0/s/f tyre est 6/8000

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre est 4/6000

rear coil spring lower seats splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 68,989 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLK, 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 LC54 NLK registered?

LC54 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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