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CRL 1V

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,566 mi
Last recorded40,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 1V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,242 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 33,757 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 33,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,719 miles

Offside Rear position lamp dim

Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 26,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,180 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,467 miles

advise;rear discs corroded slightly

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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CRL 1V is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CRL 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRL 1V registered?

CRL 1V is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is CRL 1V safe to buy?

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