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CP05 MDV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 126,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,793 miles

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

slight corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 116,801 miles

Indicator switch inoperative main beam on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,079 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2022 108,079 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,435 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake cable heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,949 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

parking brake cable heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 92,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,665 miles

Both wiper blades seperating.

Brake warning light on.

Pass 16 May 2014 88,271 miles

Brake warning light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 85,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,244 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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CP05 MDV 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 84.2%.

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 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 CP05 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

CP05 MDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CP05 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 MDV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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