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VW02 FAN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 FAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,310 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End & "D" bushes have age related deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 and metal pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2025 145,310 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Numerous objects hanging from mirror seriously compromising drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system generally corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End & "D" bushes have age related deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 and metal pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2024 142,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight tread lift

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight tread lift

Offside daytime running light inop

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

exhaust heat shield over rear box slightly insercure

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,173 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 135,299 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 123,548 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 117,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,936 miles

van been standing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,900 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,658 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,651 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,556 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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VW02 FAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VW02 FAN, 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 VW02 FAN registered?

VW02 FAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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