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W18 CER

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

212,180 mi
Last recorded212,180 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 CER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 212,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 209,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 209,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 209,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 209,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 209,099 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 207,110 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 202,178 miles

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

windscreen zone slight damage

Fail 18 Apr 2019 202,178 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

windscreen zone slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2018 199,361 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges and treads are low

Offside Rear road wheel inner rim is dented

Offside steering track rod has play at the rack

oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2018 199,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges and treads are low

Offside Rear road wheel inner rim is dented

Offside steering track rod has play at the rack

both head light dipped beams require attention

oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2017 194,146 miles

Offside Front Brake hose is damaged slightly

Offside steering track rod has play at the rack

both head lights require adjustment

oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2017 194,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre treads are worn low and are perished

Offside Front Brake hose is damaged slightly

Offside steering track rod has play at the rack

both head lights require adjustment

oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2016 187,694 miles

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

engine oil leaking

slight play off siderack end

underside and inner wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full view

Fail 21 Apr 2016 187,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch siezed (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking pipes at A B S unit (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leaking

slight play off siderack end

underside and inner wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 26 Jun 2015 177,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion to center section of exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2014 164,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 164,687 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 150,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 137,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 137,841 miles

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,909 miles

Slight damage to O/S mirror unit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 126,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damage to O/S mirror unit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,261 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,543 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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W18 CER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W18 CER, 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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W18 CER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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