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LN05 XWK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,328 mi
Last recorded151,328 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 151,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust skin on boxes corroded and starting to peel.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,540 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seats occupied ()

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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer pipe damaged near bonnet hinge

Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,540 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seats occupied ()

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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer pipe damaged near bonnet hinge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 142,864 miles

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

Offside Front door hinges warn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 142,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door hinges warn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,599 miles

brake pad warning light stays on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,591 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 140,195 miles

brake pad warning light stays on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 140,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,799 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 134,598 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 134,598 miles

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

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,777 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 125,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 118,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Aug 2008 60,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake wear warning light on

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,981 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s and o/s front lower rear wishbone mounting bushes have side to side movement when steering is rocked, we advise bushes are replaced in near future

Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front lower rear wishbone mounting bushes have side to side movement when steering is rocked, we advise bushes are replaced in near future

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 XWK 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 57.7%.

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

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