2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA55 LJO
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 138,794 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RA55 LJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 138,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 LJO 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 (RA55 LJO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
RA55 LJO Mileage History
- 09/05/2024134,815 mi
- 23/05/2025136,939 mi+2,124 mi
- 05/06/2025136,949 mi+10 mi
- 15/05/2026138,794 mi+1,845 mi
- 22/05/2026138,794 mi
Average of roughly 1,956 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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