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FM54 EPZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

231,858 mi
Last recorded231,858 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 231,858 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin peeling

pad warning light on

Fail 20 Apr 2026 231,807 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin peeling

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2025 226,754 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 226,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 219,207 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 212,863 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 212,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 207,000 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 200,248 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 200,246 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Offside Main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 195,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp/indicator displayed on dashboard

Fail 11 Mar 2020 195,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp/indicator displayed on dashboard

Pass 2 Feb 2019 189,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all under body as been undersealed

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 187,074 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 11 Feb 2017 185,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 181,275 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of heavy corrosion

mid section exhaust centre box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 181,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaitor split (2.4.G.2)

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of heavy corrosion

mid section exhaust centre box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 174,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 161,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 142,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 137,342 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 137,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 130,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 120,090 miles

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,082 miles

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

Offside 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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FM54 EPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM54 EPZ, 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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FM54 EPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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