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VF05 FSV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,327 mi
Last recorded225,327 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 225,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 225,327 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 223,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 FSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSV, 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 VF05 FSV registered?

VF05 FSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is VF05 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 FSV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF05 FSV have outstanding finance?

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