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FV55 BSU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,061 mi
Last recorded204,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 204,061 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust box out of skins corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and all suspension components

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 200,483 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise corrosion on all coil springs

advise middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2025 200,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Inner cord visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Left indicator mixing with stop lamp right indicator not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Engine drive belt deteriorated/cracking

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front facing bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 198,623 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded (silencer outer skid peeling)

Pass 27 Jun 2023 192,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 191,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 187,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 182,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 182,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 179,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 178,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 176,187 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of car. Before hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 176,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides of car. Before hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 173,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 169,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 159,483 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 136,167 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 136,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,845 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,721 miles

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

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

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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FV55 BSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV55 BSU, 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 FV55 BSU registered?

FV55 BSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FV55 BSU safe to buy?

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