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FM05 UUD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,294 mi
Last recorded78,294 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,294 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust tail pipes corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 65,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,201 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,895 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,894 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,452 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UUD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUD, 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

How do I check the history of FM05 UUD?

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What year was FM05 UUD registered?

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

Is FM05 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 UUD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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