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PX54 FMP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

228,316 mi
Last recorded228,316 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 FMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 228,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 225,144 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 225,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 223,255 miles

Slight corrosion on both sills.

Slight corrosion on both the rear control arms.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 218,280 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 218,278 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 212,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 202,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 192,069 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 186,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 162,313 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 121,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs have rust

Fail 28 Feb 2009 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX54 FMP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PX54 FMP, 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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What year was PX54 FMP registered?

PX54 FMP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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