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LM05 XGH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,476 mi
Last recorded193,476 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 193,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 188,994 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 181,017 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres out of shape upon inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2023 181,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand gets trapped between seat and lever upon opertion in RBT, difficult to release once applied (1.1.6 (d))

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres out of shape upon inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2022 175,572 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Fouling seat when fully applied (1.1.6 (d))

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

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside

Fail 18 Oct 2022 175,559 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Petrol flap damaged and "sticking out"- Nearside body heavily damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit= 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system and rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Fouling seat when fully applied (1.1.6 (d))

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

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside

Fail 3 Mar 2022 175,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Body damage

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 168,484 miles

Nearside has damage but no sharp edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 163,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,591 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 138,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 110,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,918 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,171 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,171 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 78,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,638 miles

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

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 XGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM05 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

LM05 XGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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