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CN05 CZS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 CZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,468 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,561 miles

Central And rear exhaust heat shield corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,358 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,529 miles

Exhaust system middle and rear section corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,017 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side wall

n/s/rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,983 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,041 miles

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

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

front+rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,188 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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CN05 CZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CN05 CZS, 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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What year was CN05 CZS registered?

CN05 CZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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