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LR05 OGE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,269 mi
Last recorded154,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 153,759 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,167 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 129,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 122,350 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 122,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 117,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 113,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 110,448 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Auxillary belt is deteriorated

Both Rear brake discs are slightly worn

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

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,949 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,949 miles

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,619 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges off/front wearing on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,617 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges off/front wearing on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,931 miles

exhaust rusted.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,388 miles

n/s mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,083 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,847 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from PAS pipe.

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 OGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OGE, 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 LR05 OGE registered?

LR05 OGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is LR05 OGE safe to buy?

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