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SP05 CVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,067 mi
Last recorded86,067 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner area around top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner area around top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

outer skin of centre exhaust muffler corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 84,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 81,257 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 81,254 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by light bar (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded body side (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 77,359 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 77,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 73,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,714 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 68,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,886 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,847 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,118 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole leak (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing with age ( stamped 04 )

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,028 miles

backbox exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,002 miles

exhaust coroding round welds

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 19,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,247 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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SP05 CVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP05 CVN, 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 SP05 CVN registered?

SP05 CVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SP05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 CVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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