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LN05 XXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

324,318 mi
Last recorded324,318 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 324,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 322,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 321,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 319,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting is broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2019 318,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 318,952 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 306,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 283,729 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 283,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 262,295 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 242,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 224,510 miles

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 202,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2012 183,699 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side front and rear brake pads wearing low

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

rear silencer and centre box rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

headlamp aims on lower limits

near side front and rear brake pads wearing low

near side front c/v gaiter loose

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

rear silencer and centre box rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 165,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 141,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,164 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 XXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XXA, 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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What year was LN05 XXA registered?

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

Is LN05 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 XXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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