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WN05 CVU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 CVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear seats are missing at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2024 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear seats are missing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 119,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 109,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,419 miles

Rear Silencer poor condition

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 104,406 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad warning light stays on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,532 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre nearing limit

rear xhaust slight deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,508 miles

rear brake pads nearing limit

rear xhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,508 miles

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

rear brake pads nearing limit

rear xhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,010 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 38,688 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,575 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 CVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CVU, 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 WN05 CVU registered?

WN05 CVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is WN05 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 CVU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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