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LM54 ZDW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,742 mi
Last recorded239,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 239,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 239,730 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 239,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 236,295 miles

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 236,293 miles

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

Emissions not tested excessive smoke on exc (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 231,003 miles

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

Front engine cover fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 231,003 miles

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

Front Towbar coupling indicator not working plug corroded (6.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front engine cover fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear srair tyre cairrer safty lock missig

Pass 26 Jul 2019 197,395 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 197,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 156,766 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,900 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake cables corroded

oil leak

oil leak

towbar electrics socket terminals corroded due to cover missing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center and both rear cables showing signs of rust but not frayed

exhaust rear box outer skin flakeing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust deteriorated , all rear seats removed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust deteriorated , all rear seats removed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,287 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,345 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ENGINE OIL MINIMUM

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baby seats fitted not alowing the test of n/s middle,n/side rear seat belts

hand brake cable outer coating missing but wire not broken just rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,267 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baby seats fitted not alowing the test of n/s middle,n/side rear seat belts

hand brake cable outer coating missing but wire not broken just rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,325 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,060 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on offside rear light lens

damage on rear bumper

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on offside rear light lens

damage on rear bumper

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 ZDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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