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FJ05 WDP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

294,438 mi
Last recorded294,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 294,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 282,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 267,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2024 267,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2023 255,654 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 255,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 241,552 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2022 241,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2021 228,489 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted so unable to fully inspect brake pipes etc

Fail 25 Mar 2021 228,459 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted so unable to fully inspect brake pipes etc

Pass 7 Mar 2020 221,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 217,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside rear spring corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 217,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear spring corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 214,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 205,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 199,068 miles

advise condition of centre exhaust and rear section

advise free play to nears ide steering arm

advise vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 12 Feb 2015 188,391 miles

advise exhaust condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,849 miles

advise centre exhaust box condition

advise free play offside steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 147,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 109,553 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,723 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 WDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

FJ05 WDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is FJ05 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 WDP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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