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OV05 LVC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,626 mi
Last recorded171,626 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 171,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 171,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre cracked, and perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 164,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 158,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 158,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 151,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 142,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

brake pads warning light in

Fail 7 Mar 2018 119,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure retaining clip broken (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

brake pads warning light in

Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,902 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,021 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,480 miles

Nearside 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroison

Fail 12 Feb 2015 89,480 miles

Nearside 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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer outer skin corroison

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,879 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,162 miles

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has differant load & speed rating

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,162 miles

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

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has differant load & speed rating

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,614 miles

front wipers slightly smearing n/s/r reflecter damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,958 miles

P.A.S LEAK/ SPILAGE ON TOP OF ENGINE. SPARE WHEEL FLAT

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2008 14,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OV05 LVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OV05 LVC, 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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OV05 LVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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