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CV05 DAD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 DAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 146,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 140,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 136,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,466 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,287 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 89,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,562 miles

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

ns mirror deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,416 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 30,003 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged,but not afecting the rear veiw

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 DAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DAD, 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 CV05 DAD registered?

CV05 DAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is CV05 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 DAD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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