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CX05 DKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,710 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 104,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy hose fouling on anti roll bar link (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on anti roll bar (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

back box outer skin badly corroded + falling away from exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 99,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 89,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 84,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 72,620 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays covering some compontants not allowinf full inspection

Fail 30 May 2017 61,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays covering some compontants not allowinf full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,115 miles

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

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

undertrays covering some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,065 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 49,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,389 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,389 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,697 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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CX05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX05 DKF, 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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CX05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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