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LM54 ZDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,204 mi
Last recorded143,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 ZDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 143,204 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 143,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 139,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,224 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,893 miles

Both front /rear brake discs have wear lips present on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge.

slight wear on engine/gearbox mounts.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 109,893 miles

Both front /rear brake discs have wear lips present on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged wiper arm. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge.

slight wear on engine/gearbox mounts.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

slight wear engine mounts.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle,obscuring some components.

wear lips developing on edges of both rear brake discs.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,376 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,953 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,088 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side high level brake light dim off side mirror glass cracked

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 ZDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZDV, 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

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What year was LM54 ZDV registered?

LM54 ZDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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