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FX55 XLW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

278,213 mi
Last recorded278,213 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 278,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 275,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 269,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 262,290 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 262,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 255,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 255,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 237,035 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 236,973 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe bracket not attached to suspension. (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 219,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 219,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 201,292 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end

Pass 25 Mar 2015 186,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre and rear boxes heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 186,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre and rear boxes heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 144,674 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,993 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 137,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 109,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,991 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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FX55 XLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX55 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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