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FJ05 DCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,835 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 111,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 106,098 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 97,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 27 May 2020 84,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 78,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 69,135 miles

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

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

Rear silencer previous repair perishing

Pass 26 May 2016 63,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 63,330 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 57,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,267 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wearbars

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,102 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 DCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

FJ05 DCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is FJ05 DCO safe to buy?

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