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WN05 CVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,917 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded on outer edges

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,776 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,533 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH LIGHTS NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)

LOUD KNOCKING FROM ENGINE AREA,INTERMITTENT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW AT EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,253 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 58,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,067 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,924 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,074 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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WN05 CVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WN05 CVJ, 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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What year was WN05 CVJ registered?

WN05 CVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is WN05 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 CVJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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