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LR05 FVT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,926 mi
Last recorded164,926 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 164,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 156,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,173 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 126,173 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,840 miles

bonnet level sticking

n/s o/s rear tyres part worn fitted

o/s/r handbrake effort becoming poor

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light rust rear brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,163 miles

exhaust becoming rusted

Fail 16 Feb 2013 86,339 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,018 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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LR05 FVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LR05 FVT, 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 LR05 FVT registered?

LR05 FVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LR05 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FVT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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