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FM05 MAZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

247,567 mi
Last recorded247,567 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 MAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 247,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 246,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 245,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 244,346 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 244,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 242,727 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 241,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 241,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 240,476 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 238,702 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 238,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 235,859 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2014 234,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 234,726 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 222,052 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2013 221,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2012 196,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 194,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 165,717 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,923 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 108,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,170 miles

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

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 MAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MAZ, 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 MAZ registered?

FM05 MAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FM05 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 MAZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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