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CT05 RXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 RXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,540 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leak and level on minimum

Fail 18 Jul 2025 124,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Jul 2025 124,280 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Jul 2024 116,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 116,862 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached inner fixing bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,306 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 112,306 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 110,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,356 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 83,966 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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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CT05 RXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CT05 RXB, 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 CT05 RXB registered?

CT05 RXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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