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SP05 CWJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 125,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 124,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,757 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 117,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 99,989 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 99,989 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower power steering pipe/hose insecure- bracket broken.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,043 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,043 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,567 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,852 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,848 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,286 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,777 miles

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both front brake hoses are cracking and perishing

front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,774 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

advise - n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,036 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,314 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 CWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

SP05 CWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is SP05 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 CWJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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