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LC55 ZFS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,316 mi
Last recorded124,316 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,316 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,179 miles

Offside Rear brake binds slightly

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 109,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Fail 20 Feb 2023 107,229 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,803 miles

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

mid exh corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,143 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,342 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,853 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 102,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,562 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,846 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,733 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,940 miles

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

brake fluid just below max

power steering fluid just below max

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,321 miles

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

small dent in nsf wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2013 83,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,507 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 61,475 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside mirror glass loose.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,698 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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LC55 ZFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC55 ZFS, 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 LC55 ZFS registered?

LC55 ZFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LC55 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 ZFS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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