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HD05 FZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread pattern

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre cracking within tread pattern

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,287 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,843 miles

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

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

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 FZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

HD05 FZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is HD05 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 FZC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD05 FZC have outstanding finance?

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