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SE05 FCA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,226 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 116,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,704 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 105,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,712 miles

All tyres cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2022 101,699 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))

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

All tyres cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,394 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,154 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,154 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,623 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear seats not installed. did not test rear seatbelts

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,905 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear seats removed - seatbelts not tested

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,863 miles

All rear seats are currently removed from vehicle

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Under vehicle covers fitted causing a restricted view

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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SE05 FCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SE05 FCA, 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 SE05 FCA registered?

SE05 FCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is SE05 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 FCA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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