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LJZ 6943

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,369 mi
Last recorded152,369 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 6943
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 152,369 miles

All underside suspension components corroded

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 152,369 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

All underside suspension components corroded

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 152,284 miles

Central Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 152,284 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 152,281 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 152,281 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,352 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2021 150,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 144,295 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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LJZ 6943 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJZ 6943, 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 LJZ 6943 registered?

LJZ 6943 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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