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LX05 CWC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

296,257 mi
Last recorded296,257 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 CWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 296,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear middle stork

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 296,257 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear middle stork

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 287,576 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 287,576 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 280,063 miles

drivers doorhinge worn

nearside rear middle row seat belt buckle shroud missing

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 280,063 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

drivers doorhinge worn

nearside rear middle row seat belt buckle shroud missing

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 15 May 2013 256,128 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2013 256,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2012 228,829 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

centre rear seat belt locking mech incomplete

n/s front top mount bearing slightly stiff

n/s rear light lens repaired with tape

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2012 228,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

centre rear seat belt locking mech incomplete

n/s front top mount bearing slightly stiff

n/s rear light lens repaired with tape

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 203,079 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s door mirror glass secured with tape

n/s middle row seat has poor recoil

n/s rear tail light lens repaired with tape

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2011 202,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s door mirror glass secured with tape

n/s middle row seat has poor recoil

n/s rear tail light lens repaired with tape

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2010 172,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front mirror glass is tape in

second row of forward facing seats, centre seat belt buckle cover missing

second row of forward facing seats, offside seatbelt recoil poor

Pass 13 May 2010 172,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front mirror glass is tape in

second row of forward facing seats, centre seat belt buckle cover missing

second row of forward facing seats, offside seatbelt recoil poor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 145,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n\s\rear light lens damaged

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 106,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 CWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LX05 CWC, 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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LX05 CWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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