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SB55 LZA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,773 mi
Last recorded170,773 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 170,773 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Nov 2025 170,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pads warning light on. Pads 7-8mm front and rear.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack.

Pass 4 May 2023 168,979 miles

Handbrake just passed 17%

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition (corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 161,570 miles

Pad wear warning light on----pads all ok

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear coil spring seats split

Fail 16 Nov 2021 161,540 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting rubber broken through (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning light on, pads appear ok (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring mounting pad split

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear coil spring mounting pad split

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 161,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Pin holes in CV gaiter

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,801 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 156,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 152,723 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 148,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 148,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 143,767 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 125,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2013 125,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,869 miles

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

ns centre seat belt twisted centre seat row

suspect washers frozen

Fail 2 Feb 2012 118,869 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

ns centre seat belt twisted centre seat row

suspect washers frozen

Pass 22 Jan 2011 111,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

play in offside steering arm

rear brake discs worn becoming excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2010 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

play in offside steering arm

rear brake discs worn becoming excessive

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,338 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Aug 2008 80,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,905 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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SB55 LZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB55 LZA, 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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SB55 LZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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