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LM05 WLU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

209,082 mi
Last recorded209,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 209,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 195,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 182,087 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 182,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 172,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 172,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 155,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (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))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 155,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (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))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 131,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 121,936 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,761 miles

rear exhaust crodded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,578 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,096 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins are corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 100,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,741 miles

grease around n/s cv gaitor

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,741 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

grease around n/s cv gaitor

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 May 2013 83,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 83,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,067 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,606 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 WLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WLU, 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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LM05 WLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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