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LM54 PLV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,971 mi
Last recorded193,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 PLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 193,971 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 193,971 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 193,676 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all missing ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 193,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all missing ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 180,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 180,535 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 170,791 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 165,074 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 158,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 148,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,075 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,156 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 PLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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