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LX54 EFR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

210,376 mi
Last recorded210,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 210,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 193,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 193,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 184,424 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 184,424 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 177,541 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower balljoints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,336 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers split, but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 162,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers split, but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,271 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,984 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,919 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,200 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 88,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

service light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,791 miles

front registration plate damaged

gear knob deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r lamp condensated

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,791 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant leak at hose

front registration plate damaged

front tyres slightly worn

gear knob deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/r exterior door handle faulty

n/s/r lamp condensated

n/s/r tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

tyres underinflated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,514 miles

Front number plate damage

Van body damage all round

Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damage

Van body damage all round

Fail 2 Feb 2010 66,029 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper and car body slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,029 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside and offside front bumper slightly damaged

Rear bumper and car body slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,260 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 EFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFR, 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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LX54 EFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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