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PE05 LZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 153,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 142,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 127,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 63,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 63,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 50,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,100 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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PE05 LZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PE05 LZP, 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 PE05 LZP registered?

PE05 LZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is PE05 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 LZP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE05 LZP have outstanding finance?

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