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FG55 VXC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

260,354 mi
Last recorded260,354 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 260,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 260,354 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 255,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 253,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 246,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 246,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both [no pattern] (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear suspension arms

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass loose

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

Nearside Rear Light cracked

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

Offside rear / nearside front brake pad wear wires missing

Offside rear inner valance + rear crossmember holed + corroded

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Apr 2023 237,877 miles

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion + fluff exhaust system

DEEP Cuts in offside front inner tyre wall

Engine stabilizer bush worn

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner valance to inner arch holed + corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Crossmember hole + corrosion

Spare tyre is flat

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 237,801 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet safety catch faulty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion + fluff exhaust system

DEEP Cuts in offside front inner tyre wall

Engine stabilizer bush worn

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner valance to inner arch holed + corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Crossmember hole + corrosion

Spare tyre is flat

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check parking brake due to corroded cables

Pass 14 Apr 2022 228,462 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 228,436 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipes from abs pump incorrectly joint (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 221,377 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

rear shocks corroded

springs rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 214,053 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 214,053 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 200,386 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 200,386 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 188,657 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 188,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 176,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 166,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 165,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 154,559 miles

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

outer skins on exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 154,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

outer skins on exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 131,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 114,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,796 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,578 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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FG55 VXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG55 VXC, 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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FG55 VXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 VXC shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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