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MD05 CWE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 109,464 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 109,464 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 106,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 106,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,455 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,629 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle section outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,558 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,558 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,083 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,083 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,295 miles

Centre + rear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,295 miles

Centre + rear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,400 miles

centre exhaust deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,355 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,391 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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MD05 CWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 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.

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

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