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LN05 XXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,965 mi
Last recorded210,965 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 210,965 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 208,733 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 208,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn kicking wheen foot/brake applied (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 206,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 200,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 192,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 188,655 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 188,641 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 184,220 miles

middle exhaust silencer cover loose

Fail 22 Jul 2019 184,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer cover loose

Pass 5 Jul 2018 177,780 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 177,777 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 177,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 172,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 165,017 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 165,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 155,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2015 155,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 148,441 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 148,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level at minimum level

Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,155 miles

both front shocks bouncing.

oil leak from rocker cover seal.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jul 2012 130,728 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 115,623 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 103,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 84,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 84,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 57,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,416 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 XXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

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

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