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GF05 FNR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

174,778 mi
Last recorded174,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 174,778 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 174,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear heatshield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 165,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front nose advise investigation

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advise replacement (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 157,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 157,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,972 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 150,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 144,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 144,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front damage to vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2021 137,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacements (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front damage to vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,743 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 128,743 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,323 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 112,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,395 miles

Middle/Rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted as standard

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,395 miles

Middle/Rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,954 miles

Middle/Rear exhaust corroded/deter

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

parking permit in swept zone.

Pass 8 May 2010 40,900 miles

off side rear tyre is on 3m 4 m3 m

spare tyre is on 3m 4 m 3m

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,174 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW;

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 FNR 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 67.9%.

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 GF05 FNR, 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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GF05 FNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 FNR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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