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LS05 FGE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,635 mi
Last recorded132,635 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 132,620 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 131,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has 1x crack present (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,629 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear no plate slight blemish

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,657 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 95,657 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle and rear silencers corroded and braking up (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,848 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,848 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,927 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,215 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,744 miles

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

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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LS05 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 LS05 FGE, 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 LS05 FGE registered?

LS05 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LS05 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 FGE 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.

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