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FY05 MMK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,664 mi
Last recorded82,664 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,178 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 60,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 55,874 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,874 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,575 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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FY05 MMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY05 MMK, 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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FY05 MMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FY05 MMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 MMK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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