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CT04 HAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,490 mi
Last recorded169,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 HAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 169,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 166,361 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre silenser corroded

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 159,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 148,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 148,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 136,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,037 miles

CV boot slight weep of grease nearside

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2020 132,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Top and bottom broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

CV boot slight weep of grease nearside

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,184 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 106,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,211 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,953 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,972 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,839 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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CT04 HAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CT04 HAL, 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 CT04 HAL registered?

CT04 HAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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