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LM05 EVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

320,509 mi
Last recorded320,509 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 320,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 12 Sep 2025 320,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 30 Jul 2024 319,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 319,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 317,020 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 314,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 310,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 287,538 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 287,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 256,272 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror casing loose.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 16 May 2018 256,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside mirror casing loose.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 239,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 239,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 217,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 196,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror body covers damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 178,791 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non obligatory mirror body damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 158,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 158,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 136,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 113,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,491 miles

drivers seat belt fluffing

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2008 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Unable to carry out full seatbelt check on rear centre seat as childs seat fitted at time of test

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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LM05 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM05 EVJ, 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 LM05 EVJ registered?

LM05 EVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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