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LS05 FHE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,164 mi
Last recorded187,164 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 187,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 174,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 163,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,254 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,690 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central bench ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central bench ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 118,690 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central bench ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central bench ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,614 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Most of rear seats ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,266 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Most of rear seats ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

child seats fitted to both offside passenger rear seats and the rear centre seat, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,943 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,189 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,189 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 70,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,130 miles

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 FHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FHE, 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 LS05 FHE registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS05 FHE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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