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CX05 YCU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,551 mi
Last recorded158,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 158,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 158,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe by fuel tank [marked yellow] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 155,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,659 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2021 144,659 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 135,057 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +close to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 129,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 129,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm +tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 126,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,314 miles

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2016 122,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 118,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,084 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,793 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 824,474 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,432 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,553 miles

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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 YCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCU, 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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What year was CX05 YCU registered?

CX05 YCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is CX05 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 YCU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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