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FM05 ECN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 139,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 129,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 114,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,593 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 93,425 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,999 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,269 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,195 miles

exhaust system outer skin corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,195 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

exhaust system outer skin corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,635 miles

exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear brake slightly sticking

rear section exhaust outer skin corroded

slight cracking to both front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,736 miles

all tyres showing minor cracks to sidewalls

exhaust rear box corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,173 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2010 43,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,931 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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FM05 ECN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc 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 FM05 ECN, 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 FM05 ECN registered?

FM05 ECN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FM05 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ECN 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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