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VN05 CUX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

232,701 mi
Last recorded232,701 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 232,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside load door can not be opened from outside

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

power steering fluid low

slight oil leak

steering slightly tight

Fail 22 Nov 2018 232,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

steering system tight

Pass 23 Nov 2017 222,393 miles

Offside loading door does not open

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 222,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside loading door does not open

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 214,171 miles

under trays fitted

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to windscreen does not impair drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Nov 2016 214,171 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to windscreen does not impair drivers view of the road

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 201,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen does not impair drivers view of the road

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2014 187,308 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear registration plate lamp deteriorated

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2014 187,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear registration plate lamp deteriorated

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2013 170,107 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2013 170,104 miles

Centre Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2012 163,189 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

metal in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s front tyre

sliding door handle damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 163,189 miles

metal in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s front tyre

sliding door handle damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 153,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 135,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear registration lamp slightly dim

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,479 miles

advise handbrake only just meets requirements

Fail 15 Apr 2009 117,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 92,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 CUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VN05 CUX, 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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VN05 CUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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