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WL05 CVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

208,486 mi
Last recorded208,486 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 CVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 208,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 205,218 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 205,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 201,743 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 201,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 197,799 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 197,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 194,563 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 194,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 192,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 190,366 miles

Nearside tyre cracked / perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked / almost perished + wearing unevenly

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside front upper wing / arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 190,364 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside tyre cracked / perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked / almost perished + wearing unevenly

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside front upper wing / arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 187,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 187,036 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 183,882 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + offside front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 179,333 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perishing not to chords yet.

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 179,332 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid +offside (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perishing not to chords yet.

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 174,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 174,210 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index +rear (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 169,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 169,331 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.

o/s+n/s/f tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing very thin on edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 165,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 165,679 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 160,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 160,130 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r inner brake disc deteriorating/slightly worn.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 149,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 113,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,786 miles

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

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

hand brake operation hinderd by cd player fitment

nearside front steering arm fouls anti roll bar when vehicle raised off ground

Fail 13 May 2009 90,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Full length undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 68,256 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape

NSF FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5

NSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5

OSF BRIDGESTONE 235/50R18Y 5-6-6

OSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-6-5

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 68,256 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape

NSF FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5

NSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5

OSF BRIDGESTONE 235/50R18Y 5-6-6

OSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-6-5

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 CVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CVO, 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 CVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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