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OE05 LGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

366,770 mi
Last recorded366,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 LGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 366,770 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 364,727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 364,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 362,666 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner cv gaitor seaping grease

advise clunk on nearside front advise inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2022 362,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner cv gaitor seaping grease

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

advise clunk on nearside front advise inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2021 360,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 348,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 335,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 334,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 316,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split but not allowing ingress

Fail 18 Aug 2018 316,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot split but not allowing ingress

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 301,850 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 274,317 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 274,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 247,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 247,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint has broken off (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 223,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 206,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight movement in the nearside front antiroll bar d bush

Pass 25 Aug 2012 180,739 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 26 Aug 2011 154,495 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 154,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 96,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,064 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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OE05 LGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE05 LGX, 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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OE05 LGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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