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LN05 XWU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,038 mi
Last recorded135,038 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 XWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 135,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,553 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 128,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 117,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,238 miles

middle and rear exhausts deteriorated.

power steering pump noisy

Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

middle and rear exhausts deteriorated.

power steering pump noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,444 miles

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust is corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle seat belt clip cover is missing

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,058 miles

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

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

center brake light has 18 LEDs of which 2 are not working

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,565 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,245 miles

Middle row near side seat belt buckle cover missing

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 XWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

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