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LD05 FRP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,301 mi
Last recorded217,301 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 217,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 215,740 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 214,172 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 214,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leaking

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 210,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 210,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not secured (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not secured (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 203,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 199,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 198,231 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 195,699 miles

o/s front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 195,699 miles

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

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 195,217 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 195,216 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 193,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

fuel cooler and undertrays damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2015 193,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

fuel cooler and undertrays damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 190,740 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension arm inner front bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,426 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 176,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 176,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 159,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 138,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 138,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,053 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,860 miles

Offside Front 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 FRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

LD05 FRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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