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CV05 WZA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 126,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,567 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 114,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,561 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 112,561 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,910 miles

brake pad warning light on

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deteriorating

chip in o/s lower windscreen

front anti roll bar D bushes slight play and knock

handbrake travel

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and getting very weak

n/s rear tyre perishing and deteriorating

o/s rear shocker damp

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

power steering very noisy on full lock

Fail 29 Mar 2019 97,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deteriorating

chip in o/s lower windscreen

front anti roll bar D bushes slight play and knock

handbrake travel

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and getting very weak

n/s rear tyre perishing and deteriorating

o/s rear shocker damp

o/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

power steering very noisy on full lock

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,103 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,103 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,254 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,390 miles

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

Nearside 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)

n/s/f tyre wheel rim slight damage

yellow brake light on

Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

n/s/f tyre wheel rim slight damage

yellow brake light on

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 WZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WZA, 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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What year was CV05 WZA registered?

CV05 WZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CV05 WZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 WZA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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