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CV05 RNZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,816 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 128,808 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,526 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 124,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit box 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 118,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,700 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,001 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 88,399 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,383 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)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center row (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly lipped

rear disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,102 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,760 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 RNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

CV05 RNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CV05 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 RNZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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