MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust tatty with corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust tatty with corrosion
n/s/f door mirror missing
plastic under covers obscuring some views
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
n/s/f door mirror missing
plastic under covers obscuring some views
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both rear inner sills slight corrosion
centre stop lamp not working
exhaust system tatty with corrosion
plastic under covers obscuring views
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
plastic under covers obscuring views
centre stop lamp not working
exhaust system tatty with corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear inner sills slight corrosion
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF&OSF between rigid pipes and calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR trailing arm + coil spring + shock absorber mounting prescribed area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF&OSF between rigid pipes and calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR&OSR trailing arm + coil spring + shock absorber mounting prescribed area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported close to coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported close to coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly cracked (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both close to coil spring (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when turned by hand
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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VN05 CWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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