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LX55 CSO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 CSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,146 miles

exhaust box out skin corroded/damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2025 136,144 miles

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

exhaust box out skin corroded/damaged

Pass 29 May 2024 130,764 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing worn/rough

Fail 1 May 2024 130,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working intermittently on permanently and then stopping in centre of screen and will not operate till ignition cycled (3.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

horn switch is a toggle switch and not momentary switch on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling arb link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,651 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 CSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CSO, 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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What year was LX55 CSO registered?

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

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