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LX05 HGY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 119,523 miles

Both exhaust silencers are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,653 miles

unable to assess engine mounts/gearbox mount under trays

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,771 miles

Spare tyre is perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm at Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,720 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,283 miles

unable to see bottom of o/s/r coilspring due to rubber mount

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 30,276 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f - o/s/r & n/s/r tyres are perished & may need replacement soon

Pass 14 May 2010 28,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,157 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 HGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HGY, 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 LX05 HGY registered?

LX05 HGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LX05 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 HGY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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