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CX05 WSW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,187 mi
Last recorded157,187 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 157,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 149,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 143,794 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked and splitting from light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust middle box outer casing splitting/peeling from box

Rear Exhaust back box mount one side detached but not insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2020 143,793 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked and splitting from light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust middle box outer casing splitting/peeling from box

Nearside Front Non-standard repair where electrical tape is wrapped around brake hose to loop out brake pad wear indicator

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box mount one side detached but not insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,829 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 127,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front heat shield needs securing behind drivers step

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,984 miles

Exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust back box mount fallen off one side

Rear Rubbers on bottom of rear coil springs deformed

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust back box mount fallen off one side

Rear Rubbers on bottom of rear coil springs deformed

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,198 miles

Exhaust silencers - outer skin corroded/delaminating

Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,198 miles

Exhaust silencers - outer skin corroded/delaminating

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb RB501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working Replaced bulb LLB258 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,789 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,079 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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