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LJ05 LYO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 101,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,242 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 66,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,231 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to cords not in excess of requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to cords not in excess of requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 46,231 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to cords not in excess of requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to cords not in excess of requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,806 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,343 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,075 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,075 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,453 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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LJ05 LYO 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 84%.

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 LJ05 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 LYO registered?

LJ05 LYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 LYO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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