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VN05 LGD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

258,654 mi
Last recorded258,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 258,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2024 254,097 miles

sills have covers obscuring full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2023 244,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 244,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 230,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 210,590 miles

Front nearside and offside top strut mount bearings slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 200,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 191,585 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 180,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 168,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 168,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small 'finger' bulge n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2016 156,449 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside mirror in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2016 156,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,055 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,306 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 115,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,977 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,454 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight movement off side and near side front steering rack ends

Pass 5 May 2009 92,550 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 67,067 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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VN05 LGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VN05 LGD, 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 VN05 LGD registered?

VN05 LGD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is VN05 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 LGD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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