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PN05 FXV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 FXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 96,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,624 miles

undertrays fitted

vehicle undercarriage undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2021 79,624 miles

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle undercarriage undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front movement on seat base

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

Rear rear silencer corroded outer skin

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front movement on seat base

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

Rear rear silencer corroded outer skin

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play in steering rack

exhaust corroded but not holed

under trays fitted unable to fully check underside

Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but not holed

under trays fitted unable to fully check underside

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,678 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,653 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cm of seat belt/seat mountings. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,011 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake disc inner surface

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,702 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,997 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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PN05 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PN05 FXV, 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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PN05 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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