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M4 FGV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,046 mi
Last recorded215,046 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 215,046 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres slight fouling inner wing cover both

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 215,046 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres slight fouling inner wing cover both

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 208,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 208,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 204,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 204,674 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 194,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 194,258 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Feb 2021 194,258 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2016 188,138 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 188,138 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 170,785 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

play in nearside front antiroll bar link

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 20 Mar 2014 159,603 miles

nearside rear reflector damaged

rear tyre walls perished

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split

front brake pads low

slight play in nearside steering/suspension

Pass 20 Mar 2014 159,603 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters split

front brake pads low

nearside rear reflector damaged

rear tyre walls perished

slight play in nearside steering/suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,684 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2013 149,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 137,467 miles

full undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Fail 24 Jan 2012 137,408 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

full undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

knock coming from steering but no exccesive play found

Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,105 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,279 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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M4 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M4 FGV, 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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M4 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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