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CW05 LKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 189,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 184,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 174,965 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak centre area heater pipes / valve ()

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2020 167,616 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2020 167,616 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,719 miles

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

full under body cover trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2019 162,719 miles

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

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

full under body cover trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2018 157,914 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 157,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 152,507 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,789 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 145,771 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 138,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 125,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 119,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,745 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,314 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 LKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

CW05 LKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CW05 LKF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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