2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LC05 KAU
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 160,453 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 KAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 160,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 KAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (LC05 KAU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
LC05 KAU Mileage History
- 12/06/2024146,322 mi
- 21/06/2024146,322 mi
- 11/06/2025155,445 mi+9,123 mi
- 09/07/2026160,443 mi+4,998 mi
- 20/07/2026160,453 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,719 miles per year across 5 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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