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C9 MCE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,223 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,223 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,951 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,643 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,040 miles

slight judder on nearside front disc

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,201 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 53,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,177 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C9 MCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C9 MCE, 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 C9 MCE registered?

C9 MCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is C9 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 MCE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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