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LM54 XBA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

310,169 mi
Last recorded310,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 XBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 310,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 303,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 293,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 283,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 278,812 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 278,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 271,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pas pipe rubbing on anti roll bar

Pass 14 Oct 2020 264,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 251,370 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2018 241,967 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 231,013 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 231,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 225,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 225,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 218,798 miles

diesel smoke meter to clean to register

Pass 25 Mar 2014 206,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 194,480 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 178,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 155,493 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer aim could be improved

offside front door catch faulty

Pass 21 Jan 2010 137,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,140 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar,rubber bush.

slight play within nearside of steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 97,264 miles

n/s mirror damaged

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 XBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM54 XBA?

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What year was LM54 XBA registered?

LM54 XBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is LM54 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 XBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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