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LVG 335B

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 335B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,100 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 16 May 2013 98,073 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 97,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front sill is slightly corroded

slight play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,847 miles

offside front sill is slightly corroded

slight play in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front inner arches slightly corroded

offside front outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

nearside and offside front inner arches slightly corroded

offside front outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,177 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 93,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 88,784 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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LVG 335B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVG 335B, 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 LVG 335B registered?

LVG 335B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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