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CW05 HRJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,112 mi
Last recorded181,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 181,112 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges of tread.

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside registration plate lamp dim.

Slight play in front suspension lower arm, rear inner mount bushes both sides of vehicle.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 178,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 178,266 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 159,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 159,034 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 150,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 141,291 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,291 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 130,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 121,808 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 113,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 98,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 87,706 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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CW05 HRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW05 HRJ, 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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CW05 HRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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