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FY55 HDZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,049 mi
Last recorded193,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 193,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 193,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 182,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 174,231 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 174,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 168,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,789 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture AT REAR FLEX (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 151,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 143,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,987 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,871 miles

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

Rear exhaust has corroded outer skin

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,871 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust has corroded outer skin

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,072 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,072 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED.

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,967 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall scruubbed on kerb

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,960 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre sidewall scruubbed on kerb

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,078 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 51,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,694 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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FY55 HDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FY55 HDZ, 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 FY55 HDZ registered?

FY55 HDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is FY55 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 HDZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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