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AX05 CTV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,505 mi
Last recorded182,505 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 182,505 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 178,272 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 169,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 162,249 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,201 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skins starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2019 147,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skins starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2018 142,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 138,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 131,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 107,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 96,432 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 77,284 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 61,257 miles

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 1 May 2008 49,693 miles

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim

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 CTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CTV, 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 AX05 CTV registered?

AX05 CTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AX05 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 CTV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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