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LX05 CWE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 CWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 106,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake effort poor

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 106,410 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake effort poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 106,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,485 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 64,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,800 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres are wearing on outer edges.

Pass 15 May 2014 44,043 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2013 40,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 40,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,663 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 26 May 2010 24,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,031 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,900 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,900 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 CWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CWE, 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

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What year was LX05 CWE registered?

LX05 CWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is LX05 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 CWE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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