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CK55 CPE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,148 mi
Last recorded181,148 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 181,148 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 177,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody / Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 175,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle tapped

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 161,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 161,667 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen chipped in ZONE B, however not effecting drivers view.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,136 miles

brake pad warning illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,744 miles

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

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

brake pad warning illuminated

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,018 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,360 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corrded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 106,360 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corrded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 83,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn.

Fail 11 May 2012 83,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn.

Pass 12 May 2011 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,994 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray and other covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,223 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,947 miles

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

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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CK55 CPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CK55 CPE, 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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CK55 CPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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