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CP55 VAV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,779 mi
Last recorded201,779 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 201,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 200,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 196,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 193,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust casing corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 193,389 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust casing corroded

pad warning light

Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,691 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

silencer box outer skin rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2020 184,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

silencer box outer skin rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2019 178,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,328 miles

outer skin deteriation

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,580 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,224 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,193 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,189 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,437 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,243 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,714 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,657 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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CP55 VAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP55 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

CP55 VAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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