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LX55 BXM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,305 mi
Last recorded48,305 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 47,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 45,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,391 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear lamp has slight crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear lamp has slight crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,168 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side rear outer seal damaged

near side rear tyre cracking on tread

off side rear light lens cracked

off side rear reflector cracked

off side rear tyre nail and cracking on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres deteriating and offside rear has a nail

front and rear brake discs slight wear

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,374 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 22,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,577 miles

o/s/r tyre small tear in tread

Fail 5 Aug 2010 15,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,868 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 BXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

LX55 BXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is LX55 BXM safe to buy?

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