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LD05 SOH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

217,375 mi
Last recorded217,375 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 SOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 217,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 212,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 210,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 208,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 205,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 197,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 187,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 173,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,012 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 147,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2010 59,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 59,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 36,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 SOH registered?

LD05 SOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is LD05 SOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 SOH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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