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MD05 CVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 105,586 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,008 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,914 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 26,269 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,269 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,408 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in nsr tyre outer sidewall no cords visible at test

nail embedded in osr tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,465 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,237 miles

accident damage to n/s/r corner

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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MD05 CVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MD05 CVW, 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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What year was MD05 CVW registered?

MD05 CVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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