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OY05 FPC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

204,916 mi
Last recorded204,916 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 204,916 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 204,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 200,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 194,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 194,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 193,869 miles

Front Blue strip lights not part of the test.

Front Dipped beam is extinguished when high beam is activated.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Due to lowering coil spring fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Due to lowering coil spring fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 193,869 miles

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

Front Blue strip lights not part of the test.

Front Dipped beam is extinguished when high beam is activated.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Due to lowering coil spring fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing has slight corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Due to lowering coil spring fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 187,345 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 187,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 177,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 167,827 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X 4 CV boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bind

Oil leak

Rear Rear spring complete but fit on axle uneven

x2 lower arm bushes worn

Fail 17 Aug 2019 167,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X 4 CV boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bind

Oil leak

Rear Rear spring complete but fit on axle uneven

x2 lower arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 156,291 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 155,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,845 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 144,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,426 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 125,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 111,730 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 111,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,375 miles

nearside brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake flexi pipe starting to crack and perish

offside brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2011 90,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,710 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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OY05 FPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 OY05 FPC, 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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OY05 FPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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