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HD05 FYV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 159,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 158,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides outer rubber slightly split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 156,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly split

Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,531 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, more o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 145,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and both sides upper boots split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on legal limit, n/s/r punctured, n/s/f cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,923 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 116,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 114,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,136 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,094 miles

Air bag warning light on

Front brake pads worn down more than half

Nearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate

Offside front damage

Offside rear lamp and reflector damage

Offside rear slight slight dim

Rear bumper damage

Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light on

Front brake pads worn down more than half

Nearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate

Offside front damage

Offside rear lamp and reflector damage

Offside rear slight slight dim

Rear bumper damage

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,034 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside lower damage

Nearside mirror slightly deffect at the botton of the mirror

Offside rear damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,967 miles

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

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

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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HD05 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HD05 FYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 FYV registered?

HD05 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is HD05 FYV safe to buy?

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