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SE05 FCJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

314,725 mi
Last recorded314,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 314,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 314,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 310,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 302,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s sills have slight corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2022 302,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s sills have slight corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 301,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sills have slight corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 294,827 miles

Front Modified with coil overs

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension modified with coil overs

Pass 17 Jul 2020 289,694 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 287,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 285,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 280,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 275,179 miles

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

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2014 268,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 253,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 246,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 238,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 153,459 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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SE05 FCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SE05 FCJ, 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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SE05 FCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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