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LN05 OAV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

319,958 mi
Last recorded319,958 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 319,958 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 311,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 311,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 299,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 272,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 229,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 188,939 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 188,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 145,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,795 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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LN05 OAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN05 OAV, 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 LN05 OAV registered?

LN05 OAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LN05 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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