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FA05 DPE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

open door warning light on

Fail 11 Oct 2019 101,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

open door warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/65/16c n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/65/16c n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,058 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/65/16c n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 205/65/16c n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,522 miles

n/s front and rear tyres sidewall slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,544 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
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FA05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FA05 DPE, 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.

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FA05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FA05 DPE safe to buy?

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