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R8 CML

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,848 mi
Last recorded153,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 153,848 miles

Coolant leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

both front outer sills slightly corroded

front tyres very close to touching inner arches when steering on full lock

Pass 7 Jun 2025 153,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres close to inner wings on full lock

Fail 5 Jun 2025 153,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres close to inner wings on full lock

Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,246 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2024 153,246 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front door faulty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 152,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 105,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 149,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 149,466 miles

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

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

rear seatbelts can not be inspected due to obstruction

Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

rear seatbelts can not be inspected due to obstruction

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,985 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 144,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 127,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,652 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 102,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,837 miles

REAR DISCS ARE LIPPED. Thanx.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR DISCS ARE LIPPED. Thanx.

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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R8 CML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R8 CML, 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 R8 CML registered?

R8 CML is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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