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CV05 BFE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,729 mi
Last recorded165,729 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 165,729 miles

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

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

exhaust skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 165,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 153,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut

Fail 19 Feb 2025 153,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,322 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,725 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lights on bike rack not working stop and indicator

Fail 14 Jul 2017 124,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

lights on bike rack not working stop and indicator

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,606 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,390 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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CV05 BFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CV05 BFE, 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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CV05 BFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 BFE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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