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LS05 NYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,063 mi
Last recorded170,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 170,063 miles

Offside Front Lower footwell corroded but not effecting structure

Fail 10 Feb 2026 170,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower footwell corroded but not effecting structure

Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,802 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE LEAKING FLUID

EXHAUST REAR HEATSHIELD IS LOOSE

Fail 4 Feb 2025 169,802 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE LEAKING FLUID

EXHAUST REAR HEATSHIELD IS LOOSE

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 168,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 167,881 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE LEAKING

Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,866 miles

AUXILARY DRIVE BELT IS SQEELING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING BADLY IN THE TREAD AREA

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER IS BADLY CORRODED ON OUTER SKIN

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOISEY

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOISEY

STEERING IS STIFF

Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 158,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 150,064 miles

EXHAUST IS GETTING WEAK

OFFSIDE REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Oct 2018 150,064 miles

EXHAUST IS GETTING WEAK

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

OFFSIDE REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED AND ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,656 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 140,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,713 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

both rear tyres are weak on sidewalls

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,681 miles

wind screen as damage but outside swept area of wipers

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,414 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,972 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,915 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

LS05 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is LS05 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 NYF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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