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FP05 VVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 146,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 146,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 134,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 134,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,955 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,955 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 114,531 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 112,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 112,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 109,166 miles

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 109,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 106,187 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 103,624 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 May 2019 103,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 98,774 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 93,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 87,572 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 80,915 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,946 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2012 62,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,763 miles

full under tray fitted

rear disc's corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 45,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 29,721 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FP05 VVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FP05 VVL, 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 FP05 VVL registered?

FP05 VVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FP05 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VVL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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