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M111 LTV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,249 mi
Last recorded184,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 LTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 184,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 180,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,400 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 173,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 164,786 miles

Bodywork damage

Both front brake hoses perishing

Both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroding

Oil leaks from turbo pipe where its pulled apart

Rear brake pad's look low

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2020 164,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bodywork damage

Both front brake hoses perishing

Both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroding

Oil leaks from turbo pipe where its pulled apart

Rear brake pad's look low

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2019 162,505 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

rear number plate deteriorating and loose

Pass 16 Mar 2018 159,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 155,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 146,715 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 146,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 132,832 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outter skin in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outter skin in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,495 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,767 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,726 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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M111 LTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M111 LTV, 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 M111 LTV registered?

M111 LTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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