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AX05 CTO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,871 mi
Last recorded133,871 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 133,871 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material will need attention (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears o/s damp (5.3.2 (b))

park brake operation rough /// performance poor

Pass 9 May 2023 131,775 miles

front arm bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2022 129,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear .... both side rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 129,004 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear .... both side rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 126,363 miles

front tyres worn / poor

park brake 16%

Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,366 miles

front arm bushes worn

park brake 16% ,,, rear brakes worn ,,, will need attention

Pass 23 May 2019 122,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 117,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 113,074 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,266 miles

park brake 16%

park brake cables deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2015 102,929 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake cables deteriorating

front arm bushs deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2015 102,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake cables deteriorating

front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2014 95,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2014 95,769 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 85,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 75,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 54,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,365 miles

front pads low

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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AX05 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX05 CTO, 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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AX05 CTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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