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LR55 FCY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

228,782 mi
Last recorded228,782 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 228,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 228,782 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 222,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 217,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 217,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 211,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 203,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 194,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 189,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 184,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 179,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 176,065 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 175,997 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 170,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 157,687 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 148,150 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 133,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 116,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LR55 FCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Bronze with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FCY, 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 LR55 FCY registered?

LR55 FCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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