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CX55 VNM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 165,227 miles

Central Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake wear light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower exhaust corrosion to centre part

Central Front Lower noise in gear box

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front d bushes have lot of play

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

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable driveshaft has play (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front d bushes have a lot of play

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 162,537 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s rear tyre slight worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2020 159,418 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables have corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 159,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad worn too metal (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables have corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust middle box corroded

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front saddle bushes have slight play

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 157,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front saddle bushes have slight play

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 152,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 150,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 147,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 138,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,009 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 131,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,309 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2012 116,308 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,705 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,031 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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CX55 VNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX55 VNM, 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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CX55 VNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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