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LT05 GUK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,355 mi
Last recorded204,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 204,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 204,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 190,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 170,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake met requirements but n/s performance is lower than o/s.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 170,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level 50% not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake met requirements but n/s performance is lower than o/s.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,622 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking.

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking.

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Power Steering pipe insecure onto Steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,693 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,444 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking.

Rear coil spring bottom rubber mounting plates worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,149 miles

Both exhaust silencers corroded but not blowing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber badly cracked / spliting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Retro fitted rear seatbelts slow to retract.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 110,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both exhaust silencers corroded but not blowing.

Engine oil near to low mark.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly lipped / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber badly cracked / spliting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Retro fitted rear seatbelts slow to retract.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 100,683 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,137 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,926 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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LT05 GUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT05 GUK, 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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LT05 GUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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