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CT55 ERO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,979 mi
Last recorded217,979 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ERO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 217,979 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 217,979 miles

Position lamp not working offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 202,125 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 202,125 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 193,214 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 193,209 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 182,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 172,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 172,620 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 156,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 146,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,636 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

both silencer outer casings corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 132,636 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

both silencer outer casings corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,319 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect washer bottle split (8.2.3)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,590 miles

Exhaust condition

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers obscuring various components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 68,326 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 54,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,114 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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CT55 ERO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CT55 ERO, 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 CT55 ERO registered?

CT55 ERO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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