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LFL 483L

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,058 mi
Last recorded39,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 483L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,058 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel cracking on boss

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,030 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 39,028 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated cracked (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.2.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,991 miles

both rear lenses discoulering on side and stoptail porsion

Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both rear lenses discoulering on side and stoptail porsion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,953 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,952 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 9 Jul 2013 38,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 38,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,919 miles

advise foreign number plates coverd up at time of test (UK plates visable)

advise n/s inner steering arm ball joint has slight free play under load

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes slight judder

advise n/s/f and o/s/f lower and upper ball joint boots split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,919 miles

both bottom ball joint rubber boots split

n/s inner track rod end has slight play

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,919 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F tyre sidewall tread showing signs of deterioration. † †2) Front top and bottom ball joint dust coveres split. † †3) O/S rear drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 4,961 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 4,961 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

†N/S & O/S front upper and lower swivel gaiters split wide open.

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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LFL 483L is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFL 483L, 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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LFL 483L is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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