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WL05 CVK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,008 mi
Last recorded197,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 CVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 197,008 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2025 197,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2019 184,945 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre & Bolt in N/S/F

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F Top mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 184,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nail in O/S/R Tyre & Bolt in N/S/F

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in O/S/F Top mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 184,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant low

Pass 3 Jan 2018 177,857 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 177,857 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 164,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

under tray

Pass 9 Nov 2015 149,828 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn possible under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 149,828 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn possible under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear near rear brake hoses brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 135,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear near rear brake hoses brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

front disc's and pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

front disc's and pads becoming worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,464 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,464 miles

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

rear brake discs inner side worn and lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,964 miles

both front brake discs inner side slightly worn

slight play to offside front suspension anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,583 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,942 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WL05 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WL05 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.

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WL05 CVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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