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CV55 LYR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

252,276 mi
Last recorded252,276 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 252,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 252,258 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 250,561 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 246,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 240,316 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center silencer rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2022 240,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center silencer rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2022 231,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm foremost bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 219,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 219,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 206,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 197,683 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both silencers rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2018 197,600 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both silencers rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 189,812 miles

Front both front wishbone rear bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 189,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both front wishbone rear bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 189,360 miles

brake warning light on.

front and rear brake discs are lightly lipped.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 172,039 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 153,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 153,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 141,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 128,753 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 110,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,757 miles

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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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CV55 LYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV55 LYR, 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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CV55 LYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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