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LX55 BVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171,473 mi
Last recorded171,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 171,473 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 171,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 168,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 163,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 155,801 miles

Central exhaust box corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,573 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly sticking

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,073 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,758 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,623 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,119 miles

Exhaust System Corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,478 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,611 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,179 miles

rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,684 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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LX55 BVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 LX55 BVW, 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 LX55 BVW registered?

LX55 BVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LX55 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 BVW 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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