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GF05 FNP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall small cut not exposing cord/ply

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 66,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function & leaking oil (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,841 miles

main power cable clipped to brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,078 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,047 miles

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

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

rear tyre tread low and worn uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,339 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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GF05 FNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 FNP, 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 GF05 FNP registered?

GF05 FNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is GF05 FNP safe to buy?

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