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LS05 FJJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 151,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 151,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 151,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 150,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 150,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 149,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,484 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side light (1.9.4)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 149,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Offside position lamp not working (1.9.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,794 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 130,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 126,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 118,251 miles

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 12 May 2008 103,476 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 103,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LS05 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

LS05 FJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is LS05 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 FJJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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