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FYA 149J

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,046 mi
Last recorded41,046 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 149J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 41,046 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 41,046 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 41,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,001 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering retaining device missing both track rod end split pins (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front chassis leg corroding

Pass 23 May 2014 40,462 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 40,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,459 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,849 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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FYA 149J is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYA 149J, 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 FYA 149J registered?

FYA 149J is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is FYA 149J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 149J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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