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PN05 FZE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 FZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 110,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,834 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 93,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,660 miles

exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Movment in front engine mountings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,360 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,945 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 FZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FZE, 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 PN05 FZE registered?

PN05 FZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is PN05 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN05 FZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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