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LX54 EFM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,093 mi
Last recorded193,093 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 EFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 193,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 193,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 185,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f wing corrosion and o/s/r coil spring corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 175,673 miles

offside front wing corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 175,673 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,023 miles

emissions too clean

exhaust middle box corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 160,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 154,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 150,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,520 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,122 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,890 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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LX54 EFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX54 EFM, 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 LX54 EFM registered?

LX54 EFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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