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FEZ 2823

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,205 mi
Last recorded216,205 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 2823
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 216,205 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity ALL (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 213,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 213,073 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, WEARING EDGES & PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, WEARING EDGES & PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 208,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.1mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake wear indicator lamp on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2024 208,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake wear indicator lamp on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2022 207,551 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat have been removed from crew cab

Fail 7 Dec 2022 207,551 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/ZR/20/106Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/ZR20/106Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat have been removed from crew cab

Pass 10 Dec 2021 203,902 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2m limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake low on offside rear just met limit on 16%

Fail 26 Nov 2021 203,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Worn to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2m limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake low on offside rear just met limit on 16%

Pass 27 Nov 2020 199,919 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 199,918 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 191,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 191,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged flexy hose split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 176,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

os / ns repeaters have product on lense

Pass 6 Jul 2017 168,952 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)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 158,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65-16C (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Fail 12 Aug 2015 149,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65-16C (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18%

Pass 12 Aug 2014 136,382 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

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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FEZ 2823 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FEZ 2823, 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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FEZ 2823 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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