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VN05 CVP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipes, front to rear, where they join the rear brake flexibles join have been painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 102,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded, chassis adjacent marked in chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipes, front to rear, where they join the rear brake flexibles join have been painted. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 101,566 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,556 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe slightly coroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 65,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe slightly coroded

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

Pass 23 May 2016 55,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing/have cracks no cords exposed

front subframe has corrosion

Pass 7 May 2015 50,253 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread area

Both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

exhaust system has corrosion

Fail 7 May 2015 50,251 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked in tread area

Both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,062 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 40,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 36,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 36,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,152 miles

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2010 30,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,774 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVP, 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 VN05 CVP registered?

VN05 CVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is VN05 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 CVP shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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