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VW51 LVA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,359 mi
Last recorded216,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 216,359 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 210,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 210,149 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 202,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 193,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2022 188,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2022 188,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 181,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 176,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 170,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 165,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 161,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 153,425 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 153,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 124,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 119,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 115,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 110,310 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,650 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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VW51 LVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VW51 LVA, 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 VW51 LVA registered?

VW51 LVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is VW51 LVA safe to buy?

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