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PE05 LZR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

170,041 mi
Last recorded170,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 170,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s lower suspension arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front n/s side light [dull] at time of testing

Nearside Rear Lower n/s rear lower reflector 50% working

Nearside Rear rear n/s outer light lens damaged

Nearside n/s outer fuel cap cover missing

Offside Front front o/s outer tyre wall showing small cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 169,881 miles

Front Horn not working horn not working [at time of testing] (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle front n/s passenger door wont open from outside of vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working front n/s side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s lower suspension arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower n/s rear lower reflector 50% working

Nearside Rear rear n/s outer light lens damaged

Nearside n/s outer fuel cap cover missing

Offside Front front o/s outer tyre wall showing small cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 162,433 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 162,432 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 159,434 miles

Rear exhaust heat insecure

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below limit on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below limit on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2023 151,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 151,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 151,968 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 147,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 145,562 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,551 miles

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 139,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 132,252 miles

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

both sides rear tyres worn

reversing lights not working

Fail 17 Feb 2018 132,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both sides rear tyres worn

reversing lights not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 126,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,968 miles

items removed from driver area prior to test

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,795 miles

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

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

advise rear bumper missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,795 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear bumper missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,238 miles

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,126 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 LZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PE05 LZR, 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 PE05 LZR registered?

PE05 LZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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