MOT Status
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178,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil bound (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
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))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases
Oil leak, but not excessive dsg gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded/loose
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Undertray insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar attachment insecure bolts holding towbar/crash bar are loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive dsg gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded/loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes protective coated
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted obscuring some components
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre size 255/45 R18
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tread on front Tyres is in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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AM03 BUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 AM03 BUS, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AM03 BUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 2012.
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