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LN05 XXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

170,102 mi
Last recorded170,102 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 170,102 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 170,091 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 166,076 miles

Centre and rear silencers badly corroded / splitting.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf tyres, scrubbing around outer tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 162,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2018 162,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 160,366 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 160,357 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern and nearside dim (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 132,327 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 123,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 106,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,718 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,490 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 66,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,784 miles

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

oil leak

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 XXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

LN05 XXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LN05 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 XXL shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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