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CV05 BWF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,635 mi
Last recorded149,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 149,635 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer outer skins corroded and crumbling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to elbow section before flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to elbow section next to coil spring. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked to edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear supports to sidesteps either side are heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,033 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,((0.80))..P3

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR X-BOXES (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 134,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,,((0.80))..P3

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR X-BOXES (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,869 miles

((0.80))...P3,,,205/65/16 X 4,,,19 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR EX SILENCERS HSC-COR-PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,869 miles

((0.80))...P3,,,205/65/16 X 4,,,19 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE & REAR EX SILENCERS HSC-COR-PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 129,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible brake hoses have perishing cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules are corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 126,767 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible brake hoses have perishing cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules are corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have a product the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,082 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms are covered in surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,514 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Red release button damaged but still usable. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes going into steering rack have slight corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Red release button damaged but still usable. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes going into steering rack have slight corrosion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,766 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,766 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,582 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp on dash, o/s rear brake pads wire broken, play in front inner roll bar bushes, front flexys heavy cracking, o/s bottom ball joint boot cracking, minor play in drumsticks

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp on dash, o/s rear brake pads wire broken, play in front inner roll bar bushes, front flexys heavy cracking, o/s bottom ball joint boot cracking, minor play in drumsticks

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,367 miles

oil leaks, turbo wet with oil, front flexys cracking, multi guards fitted, ball joint boots deteriorated, engine mount bolt missing. rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,367 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks, turbo wet with oil, front flexys cracking, multi guards fitted, ball joint boots deteriorated, engine mount bolt missing. rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,568 miles

underguards multi.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,165 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 BWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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