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LD05 FPT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,630 mi
Last recorded150,630 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 150,630 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Various suspension components undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,256 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,585 miles

Offside Headlamp has tape on lens, beam image correct at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2022 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 121,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes, from the flexi hoses, towards front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 110,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged out of shape ! (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread bulged out of shape! 215/65x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes, from the flexi hoses, towards front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

There was no oil registering on the dip stick prior to testing!!

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 107,758 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,200 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,179 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,326 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 36,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,431 miles

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)

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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LD05 FPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 LD05 FPT, 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 LD05 FPT registered?

LD05 FPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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