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LF55 ZZK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

261,278 mi
Last recorded261,278 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 261,278 miles

Front Lower power steering hose insecure - mounting bracket broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in rear door panel

Nearside sidestep mounting loose, but not likely to become detached

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Fail 1 Apr 2026 261,278 miles

Front Lower power steering hose insecure - mounting bracket broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in rear door panel

Nearside sidestep mounting loose, but not likely to become detached

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 261,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D-type bushes severely worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower power steering hose insecure - mounting bracket broken

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in rear door panel

Nearside sidestep mounting loose, but not likely to become detached

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Pass 21 Feb 2025 246,926 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 233,858 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 222,281 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 222,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 206,197 miles

Central Front Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 206,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 176,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe & tailpipe cowling corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 160,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 123,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,548 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,912 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,359 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,619 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 ZZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

LF55 ZZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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