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FM05 ECY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,279 mi
Last recorded164,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 164,279 miles

Both front wing covered with tape

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf & osf (wing corroded)

underbody surface rust

Fail 17 Jul 2023 124,318 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf & osf (wing corroded)

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[n/s/r] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[n/s/r] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 284,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 284,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension bushes have slight wear,complience bushes weak and very slight play in front anti roll bar links

front suspension very bouncy

offside wiper blade slight smearing on screen

Pass 7 Dec 2013 246,000 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 213,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 206,576 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differant size wheels and tyres fitted on retest

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

passengers seat belt buckle outter casing missing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 206,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

passengers seat belt buckle outter casing missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 181,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 135,372 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 90,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,341 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 ECY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECY, 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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FM05 ECY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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