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P321 CVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 CVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 108,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 107,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 105,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 104,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,666 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,749 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,749 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

after market lowering suspension fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

after market lowering suspension fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,854 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear number plate light dim.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,215 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,666 miles

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

both front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads 5mm approx

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,797 miles

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

Rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,895 miles

all brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,293 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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P321 CVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 P321 CVL, 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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P321 CVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for P321 CVL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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