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LX05 HFH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,167 mi
Last recorded52,167 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front springs have corrosion but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower suspension arm rear bush strong advise ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,551 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 4 Jun 2024 47,394 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Fail 3 Jun 2024 47,390 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders, worn very close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

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

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 26 May 2023 41,447 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear tyres tread blocks perished

front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 31 May 2022 34,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 34,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,023 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 19,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 19,003 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,077 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 17,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 14,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,745 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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LX05 HFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX05 HFH, 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 LX05 HFH registered?

LX05 HFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LX05 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 HFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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