2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LF55 YLJ
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 248,129 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF55 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 248,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LF55 YLJ Mileage History
- 10/08/2022227,138 mi
- 02/08/2023234,842 mi+7,704 mi
- 15/09/2023234,879 mi+37 mi
- 06/05/2025248,119 mi+13,240 mi
- 05/01/2026248,129 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF55 YLJ 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 (LF55 YLJ) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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