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CX55 WND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,467 mi
Last recorded222,467 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 WND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 222,467 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake (1.1.15 (b))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of vehicle, covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle, covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 222,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake (1.1.15 (b))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides of vehicle, covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle, covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 217,453 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate rusted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 217,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure brake backing plate rusted (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from flexy hoses to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 212,263 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 208,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 May 2017 204,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on. o/s/r sensor wire chaffed

Fail 12 May 2017 204,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on. o/s/r sensor wire chaffed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 198,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 190,755 miles

Middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2015 190,755 miles

Middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 177,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 177,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 159,253 miles

N/S/R calliper piston gaiter ripped

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

Fail 2 May 2013 159,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R calliper piston gaiter ripped

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

bonnet cannot be opened

Pass 19 Mar 2012 133,595 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 133,587 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,823 miles

brake warning light on on dash (amber)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 78,705 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2008 57,998 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

n/s rear tyre slightly worn out of shape.(flat spot)

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 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX55 WND, 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 WND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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