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LM54 DAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,476 mi
Last recorded189,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 189,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 187,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 184,443 miles

Centre and rear outer exhaust skins corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 177,298 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 176,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear bushes worn advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to rear flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 168,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads on limit advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 158,445 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2016 158,417 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,758 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 141,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 141,969 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 135,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 122,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,196 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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LM54 DAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM54 DAN, 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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LM54 DAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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