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CP05 MDO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,954 mi
Last recorded182,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 182,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 182,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,354 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 155,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 133,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 133,695 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low

damage to offside outer sill

engine/gearbox mounting worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 89,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres getting low

damage to offside outer sill

engine/gearbox mounting worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,653 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 76,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,302 miles

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

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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CP05 MDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP05 MDO, 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 CP05 MDO registered?

CP05 MDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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