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LM05 EVV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 135,579 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to metal brake pipes plus rear coil spring. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Boost pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2024 132,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 130,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,535 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 112,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,245 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,455 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp on suspect rear pads

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 84,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,219 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light is on

both windscreen wiper blades are split

brake pad warning light is on

offside rear brake pad wear wire is broken

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 61,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,829 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,619 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2009 33,029 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres nearing limit

Fail 27 May 2008 24,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 24,035 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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LM05 EVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

LM05 EVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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