2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · FV55 LHO
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 220,545 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 LHO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 220,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 LHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (FV55 LHO) between December 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FV55 LHO Mileage History
- 09/12/200836,307 mi
- 20/11/200947,030 mi+10,723 mi
- 21/12/201060,918 mi+13,888 mi
- 17/12/201173,072 mi+12,154 mi
- 29/11/201284,578 mi+11,506 mi
- 28/11/201396,638 mi+12,060 mi
- 20/12/2014109,377 mi+12,739 mi
- 21/12/2015120,682 mi+11,305 mi
- 23/12/2015120,682 mi
- 21/12/2016131,476 mi+10,794 mi
- 18/12/2017143,024 mi+11,548 mi
- 18/12/2017143,024 mi
- 19/12/2018157,268 mi+14,244 mi
- 21/12/2018157,271 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/2019170,243 mi+12,972 mi
- 09/12/2020181,584 mi+11,341 mi
- 17/12/2021194,001 mi+12,417 mi
- 17/12/2021194,001 mi
- 01/12/2022205,864 mi+11,863 mi
- 02/12/2022205,864 mi
- 24/11/2023217,102 mi+11,238 mi
- 21/12/2024219,253 mi+2,151 mi
- 20/12/2025220,545 mi+1,292 mi
Average of roughly 10,819 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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