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LK05 UAE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,060 mi
Last recorded108,060 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,134 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,005 miles

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

center and rear exhaust in poor condition [not blowing]

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 93,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,161 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit of wear is reached.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs look worn.

Front screen is cracked.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as n/s. The caliper looks damp, but there are no obvious leaks when the system is pressurised. Further investigation recommended.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,161 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges & may expose the cords before the limit of wear is reached.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs look worn.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as n/s. The caliper looks damp, but there are no obvious leaks when the system is pressurised. Further investigation recommended.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front screen is chipped & only just acceptable.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front screen is chipped & only just acceptable.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 82,697 miles

Front screen is chipped.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear lamp is on.

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front screen is chipped.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,562 miles

Extensive undertrays preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Extensive undertrays preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,226 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2009 64,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,522 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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LK05 UAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK05 UAE, 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 LK05 UAE registered?

LK05 UAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is LK05 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 UAE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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