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FM55 WPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,303 mi
Last recorded171,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 WPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 171,303 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 171,032 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 170,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 170,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 167,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 165,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 165,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 165,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,907 miles

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

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 159,581 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders of tread.

Exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 155,353 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,862 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2016 144,736 miles

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS OUTER MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 216,488 miles

cable fowling steering rack gaitor nsf

propshaft center bearing perished and movement

Fail 8 May 2014 216,488 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cable fowling steering rack gaitor nsf

propshaft center bearing perished and movement

Pass 7 Jun 2013 207,765 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 207,765 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 207,760 miles

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

both propshaft center bearings have excessive movement

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 WPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WPJ, 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

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What year was FM55 WPJ registered?

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

Is FM55 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 WPJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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