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LN55 VLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,304 mi
Last recorded182,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 182,304 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to the subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various damage to the screen glass but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front jacking point has corrosion but still secure at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 182,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S light indicates a system fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to the subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various damage to the screen glass but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front jacking point has corrosion but still secure at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 175,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front near side and off side under floor corrosion but secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floor corrosion within 30 cm of the shock absorber mount points but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 175,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front near side and off side under floor corrosion but secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre appears to have been run flat and has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth balding off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floor corrosion within 30 cm of the shock absorber mount points but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 173,631 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,058 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 171,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 166,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 161,841 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cooler damp but not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2020 159,286 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2020 159,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2018 156,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2017 154,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 154,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 150,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,079 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 131,350 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2013 131,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,189 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,238 miles

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split. Offside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 88,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,401 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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LN55 VLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN55 VLX, 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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LN55 VLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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