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WP54 FZV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,855 mi
Last recorded162,855 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 FZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 162,855 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 162,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 159,352 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 159,352 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,429 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 151,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,584 miles

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

Slight play from near side steering inner tie rod ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight play from near side steering inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,798 miles

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

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

Slight play from both steering inner tie rod ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2019 145,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 145,225 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 144,495 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 144,492 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 142,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,878 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner rack

Pass 28 Aug 2014 138,005 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 135,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 133,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 133,129 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 131,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 123,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 123,284 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap cover loose

offside door mirror assey damaged

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 103,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WP54 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WP54 FZV, 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 WP54 FZV registered?

WP54 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is WP54 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 FZV shows 27 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.

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