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FJ05 FXY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,510 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 52,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,242 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,605 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,607 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 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

FJ05 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is FJ05 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 FXY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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