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LS55 PVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,113 mi
Last recorded201,113 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 201,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 192,780 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 192,780 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 185,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 177,767 miles

REAR EXAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 27 Nov 2012 172,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,938 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 148,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 122,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 760,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,597 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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LS55 PVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS55 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of LS55 PVW?

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What year was LS55 PVW registered?

LS55 PVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is LS55 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 PVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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