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LD05 SUX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,371 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 131,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 122,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,471 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective cracking ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 116,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,260 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface damaged part missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to the drivehsaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources a lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,275 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 104,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,356 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroding.

Nearside front brake hose perishing .

Nearside front outer sidewall scuffed.

Nearside rear tyre outer siewall scuffed and getting towards wear indicators.

Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear disc faces deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,356 miles

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

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

Centre silencer outer skin corroding.

Nearside front brake hose perishing .

Nearside front outer sidewall scuffed.

Nearside rear tyre outer siewall scuffed and getting towards wear indicators.

Offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear disc faces deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,137 miles

near side front tyre valve cracking.

off side front brake hose slightly cracked.

off side front lower suspension swivel gaiter cracked near to limit.

off side inner end off drive shaft has play in it (possible worn splines)

slight side wall wear to near side tyres.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,137 miles

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

knock noise when reverse is engaged possible soft engine mount.

near side front tyre valve cracking.

off side front brake hose slightly cracked.

off side front lower suspension swivel gaiter cracked near to limit.

slight side wall wear to near side tyres.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,246 miles

Slight play in nearside front ant-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 91,182 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front ant-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,856 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,711 miles

Nearside rear reflector is 40% missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,555 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing close to tread depth wear limit bars.

Slight damage to nearside rear reflector

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,062 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD SHOULDER .

slight cut in tread on near side rear tyre.

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 SUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SUX, 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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LD05 SUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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