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CX05 WSL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

297,100 mi
Last recorded297,100 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 297,100 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 297,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement b/caliper h/b lever stuck (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 291,603 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES LIGHTLY PERISHED

EXHAUST OUTER CASINGS RUSTED AND FLAKING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY UNDERCUT

REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER BUSHS PERISHED

SURFACE RUSTING TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES, ( FRONT TO REAR)

Fail 4 Dec 2019 288,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre and rear exhaust box outer casings deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 274,431 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Fail 4 Dec 2018 274,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 258,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 240,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2016 240,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most of two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 222,922 miles

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

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

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

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

outer casing of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 222,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

outer casing of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 203,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 178,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 161,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 143,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

discs worn

rear springs poor condition

slight play in front suspension

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2010 120,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 79,869 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 79,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WSL 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 68.4%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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