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CN05 DBV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

279,016 mi
Last recorded279,016 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 DBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 279,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 279,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 268,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 262,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021
Fail 4 Oct 2021

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 254,573 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 254,573 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 249,043 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 249,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 241,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 233,751 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 233,751 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 226,058 miles

all tyres worn low/bald on edges

Fail 5 May 2015 226,039 miles

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

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

all tyres worn low/bald on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 211,393 miles

O/F and N/F wish bone bush's slight play

Offside and Nearside mirror unsecure

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 193,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both mirrors taped

damage to rear bumper

panel damage to nearside

Pass 24 Mar 2012 166,690 miles

panel missing at rear

Fail 24 Mar 2012 166,682 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

panel missing at rear

Pass 25 Mar 2011 140,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 140,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2010 123,968 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 123,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,615 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 DBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CN05 DBV, 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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CN05 DBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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