CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU55 FRV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,533 mi
Last recorded112,533 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,533 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,487 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,819 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer casing but not blowing

Fail 28 Sep 2021 99,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded on outer casing but not blowing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 96,159 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,296 miles

Offside Rear lamp assembly slight damage

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,294 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp assembly slight damage

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,148 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Os/r light lens cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,789 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,747 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,267 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU55 FRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU55 FRV?

You can check the full history of EU55 FRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU55 FRV registered?

EU55 FRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is EU55 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 FRV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 FRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU55 FRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.