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FA05 XDR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

269,194 mi
Last recorded269,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 269,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

underneath corroded in different places

Fail 2 Jun 2026 269,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

underneath corroded in different places

Pass 29 Jan 2025 266,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 260,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 260,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 259,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 255,939 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 255,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 252,627 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 252,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 247,325 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 247,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 240,219 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 1 Jun 2018 240,212 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Jun 2017 233,646 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/side h/brake cable damaged outer casing//

Fail 15 Jun 2017 233,646 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/side h/brake cable damaged outer casing//

Pass 21 Jun 2016 223,152 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush support arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 212,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer thin

Pass 23 Jul 2015 212,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer thin

Pass 31 Jul 2014 204,891 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 204,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 197,066 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 197,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 190,873 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 183,852 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 183,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 174,967 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 174,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 154,685 miles

front winscreen cracked across lower edge to dash not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 26 Jul 2008 111,580 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 XDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDR, 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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What year was FA05 XDR registered?

FA05 XDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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