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VF05 FOK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,914 mi
Last recorded155,914 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 155,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 153,752 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 153,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 149,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated axle side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,488 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering rack inner joint very badly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,325 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 144,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,098 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VF05 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF05 FOK, 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 VF05 FOK registered?

VF05 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VF05 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 FOK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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