2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LS05 NYU
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 269,054 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 269,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 NYU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 269,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 NYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (LS05 NYU) between March 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LS05 NYU Mileage History
- 22/03/200869,603 mi
- 26/02/200985,319 mi+15,716 mi
- 10/03/2010102,330 mi+17,011 mi
- 21/03/2011116,659 mi+14,329 mi
- 21/03/2011116,659 mi
- 21/03/2012127,345 mi+10,686 mi
- 21/03/2013137,482 mi+10,137 mi
- 07/03/2014148,037 mi+10,555 mi
- 07/03/2014148,037 mi
- 16/03/2015158,876 mi+10,839 mi
- 17/03/2016169,420 mi+10,544 mi
- 17/03/2016169,420 mi
- 22/02/2017175,711 mi+6,291 mi
- 22/02/2017175,711 mi
- 22/02/2018188,194 mi+12,483 mi
- 03/05/2019198,728 mi+10,534 mi
- 03/05/2019198,729 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/2020206,560 mi+7,831 mi
- 12/11/2020206,571 mi+11 mi
- 11/07/2022207,033 mi+462 mi
- 13/07/2022207,035 mi+2 mi
- 10/07/2023222,996 mi+15,961 mi
- 10/07/2023222,996 mi
- 29/06/2024247,004 mi+24,008 mi
- 06/07/2024247,358 mi+354 mi
- 24/07/2025262,027 mi+14,669 mi
- 28/07/2026269,054 mi+7,027 mi
- 28/07/2026269,054 mi
Average of roughly 10,870 miles per year across 28 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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