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CW05 HRR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,100 mi
Last recorded184,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 184,100 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2017 184,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 13 May 2016 176,040 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 12 May 2016 176,033 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

coil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 29 Apr 2015 167,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 167,694 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 May 2014 161,760 miles

EXHAUST PIPE emits GREY smoke during acceleration

Fail 14 May 2014 161,760 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST PIPE emits GREY smoke during acceleration

Pass 29 Apr 2013 157,041 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 147,289 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 147,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 107,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,785 miles

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

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 HRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW05 HRR, 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 CW05 HRR registered?

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

Is CW05 HRR safe to buy?

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