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LW51 WEB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 WEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 121,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 117,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 113,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 107,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 102,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 97,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2018 80,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2017 79,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 77,676 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 70,961 miles

Front head lamp lense smashed but not affecting beam image

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 70,961 miles

Front head lamp lense smashed but not affecting beam image

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,837 miles

can notsee r pads

f tyres worn on edges

lip on all discs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,107 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,107 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,629 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,504 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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LW51 WEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LW51 WEB, 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 LW51 WEB registered?

LW51 WEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LW51 WEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 WEB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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