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FM55 WBJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

287,760 mi
Last recorded287,760 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 WBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 287,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 284,242 miles

Front both front tyres wearing thin

top mount noise n/s/f

Pass 6 May 2023 274,004 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 274,004 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2022 257,130 miles

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Fail 6 May 2022 257,130 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 5 May 2021 239,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 238,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 234,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 231,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 229,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 228,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 228,870 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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FM55 WBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM55 WBJ, 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 FM55 WBJ registered?

FM55 WBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FM55 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 WBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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