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LN05 OAZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,680 mi
Last recorded132,680 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak engine

all 4 brake discs rusty on faces

Fail 29 Aug 2024 132,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner rear wish bone bushes getting worn advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak engine

all 4 brake discs rusty on faces

Pass 14 May 2022 132,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,814 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - all 3 centre row seats ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 130,777 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - all 3 centre row seats ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,303 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,210 miles

Exhaust outer Skin Corroded + Osf Susp Arm Bush Slight Play

Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush + Rear Exhaust outer Skin Corroded+Steering Stiff (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 120,902 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,901 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and cover split (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,212 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 101,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,044 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,657 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,623 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 OAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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The MOT history for LN05 OAZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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