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LF05 GNK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

359,700 mi
Last recorded359,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 359,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 350,861 miles

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 350,861 miles

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 347,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 337,952 miles

N/S outer cv boot slightly deteriorated(allow small amount of grease out)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R shock absorber slightly moist

O/S/R tyre wearing uneven in tread and slightly out of shape on inner part of tread(215/70/17c)

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipe from hose to hose(across rear arms) slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded/outer skins peeling

noise/rattle heard when under vehicle(from engine area)

play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

rear exhaust heat shield lose advise new clips

service light shown on dash(oil workshop message also)

steering slightly rough on lock to lock

under tray/sub frame slightly wet of oil

Fail 20 Sep 2017 337,952 miles

N/S outer cv boot slightly deteriorated(allow small amount of grease out)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R shock absorber slightly moist

O/S/R tyre wearing uneven in tread and slightly out of shape on inner part of tread(215/70/17c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexis perishing

both rear brake pipe from hose to hose(across rear arms) slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded/outer skins peeling

noise/rattle heard when under vehicle(from engine area)

play in N/S/F anti roll bar d bush

rear exhaust heat shield lose advise new clips

service light shown on dash(oil workshop message also)

steering slightly rough on lock to lock

under tray/sub frame slightly wet of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2016 310,829 miles

N/S AND O/S brake flexi hoses deteriorated slightly

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through

corrosion to rear discs

Fail 5 Oct 2016 310,829 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S AND O/S brake flexi hoses deteriorated slightly

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2015 285,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 261,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 230,465 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 230,464 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 198,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 169,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 140,743 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,276 miles

rear no. plate poor

Fail 11 Aug 2008 105,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,962 miles

Nail in offside 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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LF05 GNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LF05 GNK, 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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LF05 GNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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