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OE55 LYX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,367 mi
Last recorded116,367 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexy n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,679 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 105,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,543 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover perrishing

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover perishing

slight oil leak on engine sump plug

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,512 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 83,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no spare tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,511 miles

no spare tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,521 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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OE55 LYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc 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 OE55 LYX, 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 OE55 LYX registered?

OE55 LYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is OE55 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 LYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE55 LYX have outstanding finance?

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