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HF55 FKG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 FKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,715 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,347 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,531 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 46,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,423 miles

unable to check rear seat/bed seat belt stalks

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 20,894 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 1,283 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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HF55 FKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HF55 FKG, 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 HF55 FKG registered?

HF55 FKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is HF55 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 FKG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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