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LX05 CVR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,250 mi
Last recorded35,250 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 CVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 35,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 34,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 33,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,103 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 32,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 30,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 29,314 miles

crack in screen not in drivers veiw

Pass 20 May 2015 27,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,253 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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LX05 CVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LX05 CVR, 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

How do I check the history of LX05 CVR?

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What year was LX05 CVR registered?

LX05 CVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is LX05 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 CVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 CVR have outstanding finance?

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