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VO05 FYT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,048 mi
Last recorded195,048 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 195,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 192,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 192,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 186,140 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 186,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp fitted image kicks off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 176,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 166,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,414 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 145,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,402 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall damaged

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 130,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning lamp on

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,179 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 76,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,684 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 1,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,025 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 23,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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VO05 FYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO05 FYT, 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 VO05 FYT registered?

VO05 FYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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