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LT05 SJX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,598 miles

damage to nearside panels

spare tyre missing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,598 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

damage to nearside panels

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,361 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 SJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

LT05 SJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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