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FP05 VVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,296 mi
Last recorded123,296 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 121,941 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise smoke test just within limit

Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 120,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,908 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,286 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,472 miles

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 14 May 2015 82,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 14 May 2015 82,578 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 77,098 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 71,390 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 10 May 2012 64,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,884 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 43,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,109 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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FP05 VVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP05 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FP05 VVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FP05 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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