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LR05 FVX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 168,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,108 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 141,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,274 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2013 122,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 122,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,936 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 89,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 FVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LR05 FVX, 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

How do I check the history of LR05 FVX?

You can check the full history of LR05 FVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR05 FVX registered?

LR05 FVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is LR05 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FVX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR05 FVX have outstanding finance?

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