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FE05 TTZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,492 mi
Last recorded152,492 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,492 miles

Central silencer sleeve corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 147,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH - top mounts noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH - shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 147,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH - top mounts noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH - corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,223 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre box outer skin in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 138,002 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded & worn bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 138,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded & worn bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 131,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners onto brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust center box corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S + N/S ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded casings, worn lower bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,278 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,788 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cant inspect fully due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cant inspect fully due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,714 miles

Exhaust system corroded middle/rear

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded covered by undertrays - can not inspect fully (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,714 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system corroded middle/rear

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded covered by undertrays - can not inspect fully (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 118,669 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system corroded middle/rear

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to see fully due to undertrays fitted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules above axle both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle/trailing arms (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust sections corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some brake/suspension items

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,146 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 88,450 miles

Centre Silencer outer skin corroded.

Centre rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat. LH Rear seat removed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,450 miles

Centre Silencer outer skin corroded.

Centre rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat. LH Rear seat removed.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven both edges

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,041 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2009 70,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,391 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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FE05 TTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 TTZ, 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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FE05 TTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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