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LK05 UJG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,880 mi
Last recorded185,880 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 185,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 185,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 184,096 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 184,096 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 181,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 181,840 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 181,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 168,074 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 27 Jul 2018 164,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside mirror outer casing loose

stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jul 2017 157,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 151,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,786 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,267 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,189 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

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 UJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK05 UJG, 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 LK05 UJG registered?

LK05 UJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 UJG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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