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CT55 POP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 POP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil small oil misting and metal dust cover cover rusting and deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,336 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 49,442 miles

screen damaged to limits.

Pass 8 May 2018 47,329 miles

screen damaged to mot limits.

Pass 2 May 2017 44,821 miles

screen damaged to mot limits.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,804 miles

screen damaged to mot limits.

Pass 26 May 2015 39,391 miles

screen damaged to mot limits.

Pass 6 May 2014 36,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,002 miles

Rear discs are in poor condition

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 POP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CT55 POP, 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 CT55 POP registered?

CT55 POP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is CT55 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 POP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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