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LF55 ZXN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,646 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,603 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

nearside front aftermarket fuse on top of battery connection broken

Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,164 miles

Nearside Front aftermarket fuse on top of battery connection broken

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front lens cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 122,164 miles

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

Nearside Front aftermarket fuse on top of battery connection broken

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin slightly worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front lens cracked

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,578 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Spring link missing on the arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,243 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin damaged/corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,243 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box outer skin damaged/corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,971 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Battery insecure retaining clamp missing (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall by bead (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread black edge due to water ingress but not yet affecting lettering (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,911 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,473 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,297 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,896 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,375 miles

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

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

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 ZXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LF55 ZXN, 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 LF55 ZXN registered?

LF55 ZXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is LF55 ZXN safe to buy?

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