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FP55 KFJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 KFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear lower arm has slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,298 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,769 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,110 miles

Damage to windscreen

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,499 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust section outer casing

o/s/f seat belt stalk shroud damaged not effecting belt operation

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear exhaust section outer casing

o/s/f seat belt stalk shroud damaged not effecting belt operation

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,696 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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FP55 KFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP55 KFJ, 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 FP55 KFJ registered?

FP55 KFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is FP55 KFJ safe to buy?

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