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LN55 VMF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

421,925 mi
Last recorded421,925 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 421,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 421,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 400,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 379,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 360,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 360,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 346,641 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 346,641 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 320,167 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 320,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 306,603 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 293,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 274,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 250,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 227,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 208,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 181,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 159,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 135,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 111,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,504 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 VMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LN55 VMF, 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 LN55 VMF registered?

LN55 VMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LN55 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 VMF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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