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HW05 CCE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,370 mi
Last recorded182,370 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 182,370 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 175,744 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 166,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Second row seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 166,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Second row seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 155,113 miles

Exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe at brake hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 155,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe at brake hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,307 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 140,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,276 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,060 miles

Central exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers, slightly deteiorated

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,119 miles

centrte and rear exhaust deteriortaing

Fail 16 Feb 2018 118,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centrte and rear exhaust deteriortaing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,521 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked,, recommend replace (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated,, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,320 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,928 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,415 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,631 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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HW05 CCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige 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 HW05 CCE, 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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HW05 CCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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