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LR05 FWM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,835 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 150,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 142,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 131,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,282 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 106,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,601 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 104,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 26 Oct 2011 95,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,324 miles

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 27 Oct 2009 74,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 53,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 53,823 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 FWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

LR05 FWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LR05 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FWM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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