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CW55 CRV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,442 mi
Last recorded196,442 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 196,442 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 196,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 195,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 192,329 miles

Offside center stop lamp not working

Offside number plate lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2021 188,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin parting and heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Nov 2020 185,984 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 182,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 179,847 miles

Nearside Front cv boot oily

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 179,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe leaking at joint halfway down (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive free play in steering rack ends both sides (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables very corroded (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust system badly corroded but yet blowing or likely to fall off

Fail 14 Nov 2018 179,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cv boot oily

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 170,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Headlamps. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 160,124 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 160,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 154,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 143,399 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Slight corrosion on inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,638 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,907 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 126,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 118,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 142,154 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 5 Nov 2008 106,114 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 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for CW55 CRV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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