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CP55 BXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,762 mi
Last recorded187,762 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 187,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 186,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 186,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 181,290 miles

front off side and near side brake disc pitted

rear near side brake pads low

Fail 29 Aug 2012 181,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front off side and near side brake disc pitted

rear near side brake pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 176,234 miles

o/s and n/s/f disks slightly pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2011 176,233 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f disks slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 164,858 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight mark side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2010 164,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight mark side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,610 miles

two off rear number plate lights dim

Pass 29 Aug 2008 104,278 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 104,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CP55 BXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CP55 BXA, 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 CP55 BXA registered?

CP55 BXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CP55 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 BXA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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