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HG55 FDY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,522 mi
Last recorded141,522 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 FDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,522 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,967 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 30 Jan 2025 139,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,834 miles

oil leaks

tyres wearing

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,298 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,627 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 134,562 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,085 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,078 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 126,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,663 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2018 114,663 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,049 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,125 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,352 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 76,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

WIPERS SHOW "YELLOW"

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,289 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers side lower hinge stop broken

offside and nearside front wiper blades split

right-hand drive shaft splines worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,875 miles

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

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

drivers door lower hinge stop broken

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,875 miles

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

drivers door lower hinge stop broken

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,978 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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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HG55 FDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc 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 HG55 FDY, 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 HG55 FDY registered?

HG55 FDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is HG55 FDY safe to buy?

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