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VN55 FMG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 74,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,092 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 53,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,364 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 47,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,429 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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VN55 FMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN55 FMG, 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 VN55 FMG registered?

VN55 FMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is VN55 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 FMG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN55 FMG have outstanding finance?

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