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HG55 FDZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 FDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,612 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skins corroded but not leaking gases

slight leak from N/S/F drive shaft oil seal

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,444 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skins corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,518 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

center exhuast outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,368 miles

Front anti roll bar collors cracked

Front anti roll bar corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,331 miles

Front anti rollbar collors cracked

exhaust outer skin corroded

front anti roll bar corroded

slight blow from exhaust manifold

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,640 miles

Front discs corroded

center and rear section of outer skin exhuast corroded

front anti roll bar collors starting to crack but no movement

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r damper weeping

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 103,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

center exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,211 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,199 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wal but not showimg the cords

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,199 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wal but not showimg the cords

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,750 miles

coolant warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2010 45,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coolant warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,961 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,761 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HG55 FDZ, 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 HG55 FDZ registered?

HG55 FDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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