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WG05 CVK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,608 mi
Last recorded148,608 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 CVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,608 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 148,608 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear hand brake effort low.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,159 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 138,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 137,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,676 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 133,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 129,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 127,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,894 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,035 miles

Front Anti roll bar centrilsing brackets cracking

Fail 2 May 2008 58,035 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Anti roll bar centrilsing brackets cracking

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

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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WG05 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG05 CVK, 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 WG05 CVK registered?

WG05 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 CVK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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