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R77 LTU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,599 mi
Last recorded176,599 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 LTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 176,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 173,485 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine and gearbox damp of oil

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

o/s number plate light inop

play o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 21 Mar 2024 173,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded borderline

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine and gearbox damp of oil

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

o/s number plate light inop

play o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 21 Mar 2023 171,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 167,536 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both tyres worn inner edges

engine damp of oil

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 160,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,276 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,137 miles

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

both front tyre edgers wearing

exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2017 140,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,954 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 134,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,611 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,819 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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R77 LTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R77 LTU, 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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R77 LTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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