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CK05 FWZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,384 mi
Last recorded218,384 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 218,384 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front end of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 218,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front end of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 211,069 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 211,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake master cylinder leaking reservoir cap (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 205,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 205,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 199,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2022 199,025 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2021 192,609 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 192,507 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 185,315 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 185,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2019 178,681 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2019 178,667 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 170,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 163,061 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 163,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush AR Bar Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 149,194 miles

Offside Front worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn low on edges+out of shape

Fail 18 Sep 2014 136,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 136,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,734 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,835 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,485 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,455 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,797 miles

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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CK05 FWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK05 FWZ, 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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CK05 FWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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