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FJ05 DBX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,769 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,285 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,378 miles

NSR tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,447 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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FJ05 DBX 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 100%.

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 FJ05 DBX, 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

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What year was FJ05 DBX registered?

FJ05 DBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FJ05 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 DBX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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