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FH05 PNX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,502 mi
Last recorded69,502 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 PNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,420 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,218 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,382 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 64,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f +o/s/f wiper blades split

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f +o/s/f wiper blades split

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,715 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,066 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 18,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,138 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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FH05 PNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH05 PNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH05 PNX?

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What year was FH05 PNX registered?

FH05 PNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is FH05 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 PNX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH05 PNX have outstanding finance?

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