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LM05 XHB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,158 mi
Last recorded110,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear / shredding (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 110,158 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides at front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear / shredding (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 108,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 103,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,143 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,604 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,693 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,693 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,834 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 XHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

LM05 XHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is LM05 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 XHB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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