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CX05 YCY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,725 mi
Last recorded149,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,725 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 137,464 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,029 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,797 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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CX05 YCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 CX05 YCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 YCY registered?

CX05 YCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is CX05 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 YCY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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