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CV05 YCY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,992 miles

All suspension arms very rusty

Front subframe very rusty

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusted through

Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,453 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front shock tunnel corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock tunnel corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear body corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,871 miles

Corrosion around front strut tops

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS BOTH PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 28,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS BOTH PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,510 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from metal pipe ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pads wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front metal coolant pipe at rear of engine corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front servo corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 27,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake backing plate loose and resting on the wheel as it rotates.( this defect is dangerous ) (1.1.21 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front metal coolant pipe at rear of engine corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front servo corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,415 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover of rear exhaust box rusty and hanging down, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 26,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer cover of rear exhaust box rusty and hanging down, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and cracked

exhaust backbox outer casing loose/corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,521 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split not to cord.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 24,521 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Both pipes at bottom of steering column. (2.3.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split not to cord.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 41,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 20,607 miles

Both front ARB collars split but no movement.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 19,352 miles

Both rear shock dust covers badly corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,522 miles

Rear discs worn and pitted.

Pass 11 May 2009 13,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 13,738 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,033 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 YCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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