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OW05 FYJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 69,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,161 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,987 miles

BOTH front arm rear suspension bushes have movement when braking

O/S/R brake discs has surface corrosion

exhaust system outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH front arm rear suspension bushes have movement when braking

O/S/R brake discs has surface corrosion

exhaust system outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,992 miles

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

PLASTIC ENGINE AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,448 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,522 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,115 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OW05 FYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OW05 FYJ, 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 OW05 FYJ registered?

OW05 FYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is OW05 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 FYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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