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CV05 BWE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,030 mi
Last recorded160,030 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 160,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 159,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 159,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,554 miles

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,107 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 151,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 146,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,927 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,352 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

both front anti roll links top rubber boots slightly deterirated

exhaust centre and rear silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,579 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,708 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,657 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 95,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 BWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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