2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LB05 HJF
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/06/2005. Recorded mileage 233,598 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
LB05 HJF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 233,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LB05 HJF Mileage History
- 12/06/200865,814 mi
- 16/06/200976,157 mi+10,343 mi
- 16/06/201085,685 mi+9,528 mi
- 16/06/201085,685 mi
- 16/06/201195,979 mi+10,294 mi
- 18/06/2012105,545 mi+9,566 mi
- 20/06/2013113,848 mi+8,303 mi
- 20/06/2013111,384 mi-2,464 mi
- 17/06/2014124,706 mi+13,322 mi
- 17/06/2014124,706 mi
- 01/06/2015139,389 mi+14,683 mi
- 01/06/2015139,392 mi+3 mi
- 15/06/2016154,518 mi+15,126 mi
- 20/06/2017168,329 mi+13,811 mi
- 20/06/2018177,084 mi+8,755 mi
- 19/06/2019187,944 mi+10,860 mi
- 18/09/2020200,845 mi+12,901 mi
- 28/10/2021216,436 mi+15,591 mi
- 04/11/2021216,515 mi+79 mi
- 17/10/2022233,596 mi+17,081 mi
- 18/10/2022233,598 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,693 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LB05 HJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (LB05 HJF) between June 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of the suspension arm has excessive movement in it (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of the suspension arm has excessive movement in it ”.
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