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LT05 SFZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,405 mi
Last recorded122,405 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 122,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 116,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 113,765 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,864 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 109,864 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,023 miles

Offside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,831 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,503 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has a high imbalance 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake has a high imbalance 26% (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake on warning light is inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake has a high imbalance 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake has a high imbalance 26% (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake on warning light is inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,441 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 SFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT05 SFZ, 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 LT05 SFZ registered?

LT05 SFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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