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CX05 YDA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 139,182 miles

Nearside Front seats facing to the rear

Fail 23 Apr 2026 139,182 miles

Nearside Front seats facing to the rear

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,

Fail 23 Apr 2025 133,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at the second silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,

Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on the vehicle, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor areas and sills

Fail 24 Apr 2024 127,823 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear heat shield insecure, MUST BE REFITTED AND NOT REMOVED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH front anti roll bar 'D' bushes 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on the vehicle, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor areas and sills

Pass 27 Apr 2023 121,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes greased at ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 116,093 miles

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

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

Parts of front subframe and rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Fail 13 May 2022 116,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Parts of front subframe and rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 19 May 2021 112,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 112,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 109,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,587 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,587 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,459 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,459 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,590 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,590 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,114 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,996 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 83,421 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 65,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 55,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YDA 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 67.9%.

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

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