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CP05 MDX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,792 mi
Last recorded193,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 193,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 193,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 193,602 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 192,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ...............ALL........... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR5 -PODOT-MONITOR----18 YR OLD//MILES............. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 192,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ...............ALL........... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR5 -PODOT-MONITOR----18 YR OLD//MILES............. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 190,352 miles

215/60/17 x 4,,((0.1.00))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule **********ALL*********** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR EX BOXES HSC=HS PEELING/CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S HSC=17 YR OLD/MILES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened *********ALL=17 YR OLD/MILES************* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 189,018 miles

((1.00)) 215/60/17 X 4,,

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL,!!.. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR EX BOX'S HS'S PEELING/CORODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF;A AND ALL SA'S VHSC=16yr old !! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 188,184 miles

FRONT & REAR SF'S & ALL SA'S VHSC,,NSR PB LOWW EFFIENCY-17%-PODOT-MONITOR,,U/BODY PLASTICS,CENTRE & REAR EX BOX HS'S PEELING/CORR,((1.00))215/60/17 X 4,

Pass 10 Jun 2019 184,552 miles

FRONT SF & SUS ARMS HSC,,CENTRE & REAR EX BOX H/SHIELDS CORR/PEELING,,2 X REAR SUS ARMS VVHSC,,215/60/17 X 4,,PB 16%,,PLASTIC U/BODY COVERS,,

Pass 14 Jun 2018 181,505 miles

215/60/17 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS U/BODY,,EX CENTRE & REAR BOXES H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING,,2 X REAR SUS LOWER ARMS CHSC,,

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 181,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

215/60/17 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS U/BODY,,EX CENTRE & REAR BOXES H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING,,2 X REAR SUS LOWER ARMS CHSC,,

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 177,821 miles

215/60/17 X 4

CENTRE & REAR EX BOX'S POOR CONDITION=-PPODOT-MONITOR

OSF A/R/B/DROP LINK S/WEAR-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF CV BVOOT,PIN HOLE-PODOT-MONITOR

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Pass 24 May 2016 173,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 May 2016 173,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2015 168,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 168,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 167,945 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking and is adequately supported

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 167,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking and is adequately supported

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 147,310 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 30 May 2013 147,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 21 May 2012 120,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,690 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 62,133 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 62,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,431 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MDX, 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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CP05 MDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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