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LT55 TZB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,131 mi
Last recorded161,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 TZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 161,131 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside + nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front tyres almost perished not to chords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside + nearside front tyre valves deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2026 161,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside + nearside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside + nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front tyre's badly perished not to chords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside + nearside rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2023 150,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

wind screen stone chip/

Pass 6 Jul 2022 142,329 miles

advise stone chip front screen

Fail 6 Jul 2022 142,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

advise stone chip front screen

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,610 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 136,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 134,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 128,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,684 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high FIXED*** (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,209 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 103,205 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Dogbone (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,686 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 81,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,232 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,650 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,481 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 LT55 TZB, 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 LT55 TZB registered?

LT55 TZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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