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LM54 JUY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,549 mi
Last recorded177,549 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 177,549 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 177,543 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 174,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust boxes outer casings corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 170,678 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 178,677 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamps not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 162,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front fog lights not working

Pass 22 May 2019 160,236 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 160,230 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 157,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 157,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade small split at end.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 152,350 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Rear number plate partially insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 147,129 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,379 miles

All 4 tyres cracking between tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,619 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 137,619 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 133,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres close to wear marks

o/s/r tyre close to wear marks

Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres close to wear marks

o/s/r tyre close to wear marks

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,003 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 JUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LM54 JUY, 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 LM54 JUY registered?

LM54 JUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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