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FJ55 EPC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 117,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,535 miles

Knocking and judder from nearside front suspension area.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 108,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,118 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 98,118 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,337 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,234 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,189 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,740 miles

slight drag at o/s front wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,690 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,051 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,865 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,126 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,124 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,908 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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FJ55 EPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FJ55 EPC, 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 FJ55 EPC registered?

FJ55 EPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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