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LT05 WCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,968 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 108,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,747 miles

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose fouling anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,883 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,090 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 83,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,980 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue lights to the front of vehicle (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 40,200 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,218 miles

front and rear vehicle components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,537 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 WCO 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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

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

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