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CW55 CDN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,466 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front upper strut housing surface corroded / all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and Rear exhaust system outer skin peeled (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,550 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,382 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 121,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 114,056 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded and outer skin detaching

Fail 10 May 2021 114,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded and outer skin detaching

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,762 miles

both front tyres wearing low

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,483 miles

Exhaust system corroding middle section outer skin detaching

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn side to side play on lock to lock

Exhaust system corroding middle section outer skin detaching

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre worn to legal limit

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar drop link ball joint has play

Offside Front Inner anti roll bar rap round bush has wear to bush

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre feathering

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,029 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have age related cracking to tread

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,500 miles

Nearside Front FLEXY BRAKE HOSE [EARLY CRACKING]

Nearside Front Inner RACK INNER JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT DUST COVER HAS AGE CRACKING

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SMALL CUT TO TREAD

Offside Front FLEXY HOSES HAS[EARLY CRACKING]

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,418 miles

Both front brake flexy pipe early signs of cracking

Exhaust lightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,644 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,640 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,965 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,561 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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CW55 CDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CW55 CDN, 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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CW55 CDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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