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FN05 HHY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,686 mi
Last recorded166,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 166,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 166,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 162,515 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 158,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,263 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inside edges

Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,511 miles

both front coil springs can be twisted when suspension hanging

both front lower ball joint boots starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 143,530 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside and offside door glass windows appear to be excessively tinted.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,288 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside and offside door glass windows appear to be excessively tinted.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

electrical fault on trailer tow bar 7pin socket.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 102,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,745 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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FN05 HHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FN05 HHY, 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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FN05 HHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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