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LF05 NLG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

183,368 mi
Last recorded183,368 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle149,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 183,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 183,356 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 178,662 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 171,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 166,410 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 166,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 159,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Investigation recommend ()

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 159,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Investigation recommend ()

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 159,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturers limit on vin plate is 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split and inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 156,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & splitting on sidewall

Fail 29 May 2019 156,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & splitting on sidewall

Pass 29 May 2018 149,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 149,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 147,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 140,481 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 128,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 128,247 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,642 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 92,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,203 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 75,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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LF05 NLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,043 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 NLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF05 NLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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