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LD05 FRZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,647 mi
Last recorded130,647 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,647 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 130,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 125,090 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,963 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 123,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,199 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,523 miles

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,753 miles

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

exhaust system outer skins corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 96,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 91,156 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on edge on raised platform section of tread

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,965 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 70,238 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 51,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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LD05 FRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD05 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

LD05 FRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LD05 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 FRZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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