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LF55 ZVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

271,609 mi
Last recorded271,609 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 271,609 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded no leaks visible

Fail 12 Nov 2025 271,609 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard lights on constantly (4.4.3 (b))

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded no leaks visible

Pass 2 Jan 2025 270,362 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 266,794 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 264,088 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear discs corroded outer edge

exhaust center and rear box outer skins deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2022 264,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear discs corroded outer edge

exhaust center and rear box outer skins deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 262,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded outer edge

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower swivels (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre and rear box outer skins deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 258,395 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 255,329 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 255,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 244,542 miles

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 232,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 225,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 225,873 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven 80% (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 208,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 208,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 107/105T 8pr (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 194,971 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 194,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 180,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 179,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 160,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 144,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,515 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall has slight tear but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,141 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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LF55 ZVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LF55 ZVO, 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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LF55 ZVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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