CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF05 XWA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,757 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,206 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,204 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn x2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,433 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 120,422 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,554 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,757 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,832 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 169,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF05 XWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CF05 XWA, 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

How do I check the history of CF05 XWA?

You can check the full history of CF05 XWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF05 XWA registered?

CF05 XWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CF05 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 XWA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF05 XWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF05 XWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.