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LR55 UAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 137,357 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 137,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Metal ends corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,480 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 132,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,898 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 129,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod has excessive play

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated SEVERAL HOSES HAVE AGE CRACKING . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SOME PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK BALL OR STEERING RACK BODY , SUGGEST CHECKED OUT . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS PRETTY BAD CRACKING ,SUGGEST REPLACED SOON .

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX PRETTY CORRODED .

Fail 13 Nov 2019 110,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated SEVERAL HOSES HAVE AGE CRACKING . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET SAFETY CATCH JAMMED IN OPEN POSITION . (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SOME PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK BALL OR STEERING RACK BODY , SUGGEST CHECKED OUT . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS PRETTY BAD CRACKING ,SUGGEST REPLACED SOON .

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX PRETTY CORRODED .

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp dip beam image deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2018 100,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp dip beam image deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,322 miles

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall badly perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beams (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror housing damaged

brake discs deteriorated,worn and pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,344 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,194 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR55 UAL, 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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LR55 UAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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