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FV05 FDE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 133,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield lose ,nsf seat has some movement nsf abs wire insecure,

Pass 17 Apr 2025 126,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 126,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 124,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 123,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 123,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in n/s inner rack end

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear tyres cutting out

Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 114,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also lower securing nut insicure (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland has had air bag conversion and gland is insicure (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland has had air bag conversion and gland is insicure (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 103,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,594 miles

Brake wear indicator on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance on the front brakes?

Fail 9 Oct 2012 95,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake wear indicator on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,762 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,941 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,889 miles

N/S Mirror lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FV05 FDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV05 FDE, 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 FV05 FDE registered?

FV05 FDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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