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FB55 ROW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,080 mi
Last recorded210,080 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB55 ROW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 210,080 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 210,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 207,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 203,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 203,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 192,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 192,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 184,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 184,158 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 171,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,873 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 150,757 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,127 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 19 Oct 2016 145,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,947 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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FB55 ROW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FB55 ROW, 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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FB55 ROW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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