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CK55 VPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,120 mi
Last recorded197,120 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 197,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 197,051 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 192,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 192,794 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 186,239 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

front tyres low on edges

heat shield damaged

rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

wear front discs

Fail 7 Jul 2020 186,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

front tyres low on edges

heat shield damaged

rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

wear front discs

Pass 4 Apr 2019 180,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

internal headlight adjuster not fitted

nearside front droplink nearing wear limit

rear section front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to fully test due to under trays

wear front discs

Fail 4 Apr 2019 180,390 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

internal headlight adjuster not fitted

nearside front droplink nearing wear limit

rear section front to rear brake pipes corroded, unable to fully test due to under trays

wear front discs

Pass 10 Apr 2018 175,197 miles

both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are near wear limit

Fail 5 Apr 2018 175,184 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are near wear limit

Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 166,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,466 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 158,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,612 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 116,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,849 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear markers, o/s/r coil spring corroded, brake wear light on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre close to wear markers, o/s/r coil spring corroded, brake wear light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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