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VN05 CUV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,435 mi
Last recorded166,435 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 166,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 162,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside,front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 156,948 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nail in tyre Nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front drive shaft inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 144,847 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill area damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside and offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,471 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 70,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,064 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,144 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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VN05 CUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 VN05 CUV, 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 VN05 CUV registered?

VN05 CUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is VN05 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 CUV 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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