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FJ05 FFM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,808 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty rear exhaust back box

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,227 miles

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

rusty exhaust back box

Fail 20 Feb 2023 74,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty exhaust back box

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rusty rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rusty rear exhaust silencer

strong advise on both front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,028 miles

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

rusty exhaust silencer

Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,028 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

rusty exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,663 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,823 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 19,823 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,286 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 FFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige 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 FFM, 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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What year was FJ05 FFM registered?

FJ05 FFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is FJ05 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 FFM 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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