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FX55 EBD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

258,509 mi
Last recorded258,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 258,509 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

engine oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2022 258,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

engine oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2021 240,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both front rear seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

engine oil leak front n/s side

turbo pipe not located in to inter cooler correctly hence oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2021 240,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both front rear seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

engine oil leak front n/s side

Pass 16 Jun 2020 232,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 15 Jun 2020 232,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 216,987 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft has slight wear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jan 2019 216,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged multiple strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 216,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 204,700 miles

Exhaust center section corroded

Nearside Rear tyre inner/outer edges worn

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush End D Bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front to rear plastic tray/cover insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2016 204,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust center section corroded

Nearside Rear tyre inner/outer edges worn

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

offside front to rear plastic tray/cover insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 191,386 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 191,368 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 176,802 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 1 Sep 2014 176,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2013 161,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 143,011 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 142,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 124,031 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 105,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 105,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre row centre seat belt stalk surround missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,138 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FX55 EBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FX55 EBD, 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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FX55 EBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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