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LT55 TZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,500 mi
Last recorded145,500 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2026 145,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,097 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 123,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 101,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 101,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,194 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,193 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,680 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,680 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,605 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

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

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