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HD05 FZB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

251,520 mi
Last recorded251,520 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 251,520 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 251,500 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 242,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 237,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 233,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 226,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 222,851 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 218,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 214,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 208,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 199,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 199,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2016 196,041 miles

brake pipes at abs pump slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 196,041 miles

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

brake pipes at abs pump slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 190,486 miles

O/S/F SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BADLY WORN

front suspension arm bushes are worn

o/s/f suspension lower ball-joint boot split

parking brake efforts 16% - minimum allowed

Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,082 miles

o/s + n/s front suspension arm mounting bushes are worn/movement

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Jul 2014 160,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s + n/s front suspension arm mounting bushes are worn/movement

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 131,466 miles

Slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,464 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 3 May 2012 110,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 110,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 93,463 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,382 miles

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

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

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

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 FZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HD05 FZB, 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 HD05 FZB registered?

HD05 FZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HD05 FZB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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