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FJ05 DLN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,443 mi
Last recorded52,443 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 50,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,749 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,265 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 41,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,227 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,006 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,510 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,167 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 DLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

FJ05 DLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is FJ05 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 DLN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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