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LW05 TVM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,880 mi
Last recorded186,880 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 TVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 186,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakes pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 178,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 178,707 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,251 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,251 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 156,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 147,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 146,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 144,890 miles

Central seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

high level brake lamp missing

noise from nearside rear wheel

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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LW05 TVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LW05 TVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW05 TVM registered?

LW05 TVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LW05 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 TVM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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