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LS55 PWU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,812 mi
Last recorded164,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 164,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,081 miles

Rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses show slight corrosion/covering comming off

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 133,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,115 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,115 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,248 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,350 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PWU, 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 LS55 PWU registered?

LS55 PWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LS55 PWU safe to buy?

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