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CW05 NZN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 NZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 154,147 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 147,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box and back box delaminating

Fail 21 Jul 2025 147,858 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre box and back box delaminating

Pass 12 Aug 2024 139,911 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 139,911 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,626 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,355 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,976 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust leak at engine (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,024 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 102,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut

Nearside headlight adjusted down

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,317 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,809 miles

Rear brake discs very rusty, needs more use.

Traction control light "ON"

Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake discs very rusty, needs more use.

Traction control light "ON"

Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,244 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,332 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,261 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 NZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

CW05 NZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is CW05 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 NZN shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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