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FA05 DPF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,467 mi
Last recorded146,467 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 146,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 144,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 140,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,853 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,853 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 97,811 miles

slight steering wheel damage

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,164 miles

slight steering wheel damage

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,547 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,908 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,608 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
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FA05 DPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FA05 DPF, 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

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What year was FA05 DPF registered?

FA05 DPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is FA05 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 DPF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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