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LD55 WZJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 139,878 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 139,763 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 139,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,379 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by pump (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting low

lower gear box mount split .. slight play

oil leak

pad warning light on dash

slight play in all lower wishbone bushes

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 8 Mar 2017 125,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component by pump (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting low

lower gear box mount split .. slight play

oil leak

pad warning light on dash

slight play in all lower wishbone bushes

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,960 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,162 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r+n/s/r brakes discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,213 miles

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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LD55 WZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD55 WZJ, 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 LD55 WZJ registered?

LD55 WZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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