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LS05 FHL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

204,048 mi
Last recorded204,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 204,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 204,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 199,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 199,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 194,730 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 194,729 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn all shock bushes near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 189,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 189,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 186,089 miles

Offside daytime running lights are not working

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 186,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside daytime running lights are not working

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,448 miles

HEADLAMP MASKS ARE FITTED

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Nearside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside SLIDING DOOR IS CORRODED

Front TYRES ARE VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Sep 2020 174,444 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

HEADLAMP MASKS ARE FITTED

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Nearside HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside SLIDING DOOR IS CORRODED

Front TYRES ARE VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 17 May 2019 159,479 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 26 Apr 2018 142,410 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 142,396 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH 255/35 20 (4.1.D.1a)

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS 275/35 20

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,974 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 129,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40YR20 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,324 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO CENTRE OFFSIDE AND CENTRE UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BELTS

ITEMS REMOVE FROM DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,268 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,725 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 FHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LS05 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

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

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