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FN55 XZR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,717 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,643 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre Row ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre Row ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central Row ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 25 Aug 2021 100,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central Row ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,737 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 95,737 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,329 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,278 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,115 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,645 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

o/s/f shock top mount slightly noisy

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

o/s/f shock top mount slightly noisy

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f upper strut top mount noisey

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f upper strut top mount noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,964 miles

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

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

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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FN55 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN55 XZR, 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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FN55 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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