2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LM05 EWB
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 353,543 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 353,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 EWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 353,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 EWB 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 (LM05 EWB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LM05 EWB Mileage History
- 07/08/2024339,814 mi
- 24/07/2025345,971 mi+6,157 mi
- 31/07/2025345,998 mi+27 mi
- 17/08/2026353,340 mi+7,342 mi
- 24/08/2026353,543 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 6,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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