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CP05 SPU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

250,650 mi
Last recorded250,650 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 250,650 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 250,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 245,455 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2025 245,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2024 238,463 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2023 232,796 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2023 232,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2022 229,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2022 229,781 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 226,773 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 220,120 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 213,969 miles

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection.

n/s front tyre wearing on outside.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 213,950 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction fan on dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

battery warning light illuminated

undertray fitted cannot fully access condition of subframe not visable

Pass 13 Oct 2017 203,890 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK SHROUDS CORODED

Pass 4 Oct 2016 186,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear shock shrouds coroded

exhaust rear box outer layer coroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 186,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

both rear shock shrouds coroded

emissions not tested due to low engine oil

exhaust rear box outer layer coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 169,064 miles

both rear shock shrouds coroded

rear exhaust and centre exhaust box outer layer coroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 151,222 miles

both rear shock shrouds coroded

rear exhaust box coroded on outer layer

slight corosion and pitting on front and rear brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2014 151,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear shock shrouds coroded

rear exhaust box coroded on outer layer

slight corosion and pitting on front and rear brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,974 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,028 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 SPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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