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LD55 WZT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,395 mi
Last recorded174,395 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 174,395 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 174,039 miles

Corrosion underneath front and rear + components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear and front Exhaust silencer box outer skin is peeling off

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 172,978 miles

Corrosion underneath front and rear + components

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin is peeling off

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 172,350 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin peeling off

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 171,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 169,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2019 160,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,207 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,313 miles

brake warning on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,089 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deterioated

brake wear warning on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,436 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 WZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

LD55 WZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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