CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR55 BWJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,165 mi
Last recorded162,165 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 162,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 143,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit. heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,126 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 134,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable. ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,770 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,010 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brakes well worn

front tyres low on tread

nearside front brake hose heavily perished and just a pass

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,119 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside and offside front brake hoses heavily perished

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs thin

rear inner brake pads look very low

Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 27 Oct 2013 83,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,679 miles

Near side front tyre smooth on outer edge,the nearside rear tyre is low on tread and losing shape.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,959 miles

50% of centre brake light not working

all brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm) and wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,407 miles

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill.

spilt in nearside rear tyre tread,and wear inner edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,847 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,847 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 36,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only half high level brake light working but ok for mot.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,841 miles

only half high level brake light working but ok for mot.

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR55 BWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc 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 LR55 BWJ, 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 LR55 BWJ?

You can check the full history of LR55 BWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR55 BWJ registered?

LR55 BWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is LR55 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 BWJ 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.

Does LR55 BWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR55 BWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.