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LT55 CAB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

325,592 mi
Last recorded325,592 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 CAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 325,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 325,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 311,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2021 286,674 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 286,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 281,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 281,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 276,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 264,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 243,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 229,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 229,350 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 221,361 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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 5 Mar 2014 210,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 186,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 157,059 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2012 156,979 miles

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

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

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

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

chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 149,546 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 149,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

chip to screen

slight corrosion to rear o/s brake pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 129,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,000 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,366 miles

osr light full off water

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,414 miles

Bellypans fitted throughout

N/S/R tyre is getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,374 miles

all rear seat belts cutting into plastic insert on top of rear seats

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,827 miles

both front brakes binding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,187 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,764 miles

front pads look low

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 17,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear pads low †discs in poor condition †stone chip in windscreen

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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LT55 CAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT55 CAB, 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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LT55 CAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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