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T30 CPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 CPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 150,815 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 147,036 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake 17%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2025 147,036 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake 17%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2024 140,831 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 129,350 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,190 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,676 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,846 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 39,193 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,193 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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T30 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T30 CPV, 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 T30 CPV registered?

T30 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is T30 CPV safe to buy?

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