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185,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both corroded recommend replaced . (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe into flexi hose corroded only just passed recommend replaced ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking not excessive at time of test but recommend replaced (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides split slightly recommend replaced (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))
hand brake only just passed recommend repair !
Offside Rear handbrake only just passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend both replaced 3-4 months!! (5.3.2 (b))
recommend d/s washer jet replaced
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear handbrake only just passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend both replaced 3-4 months!! (5.3.2 (b))
recommend d/s washer jet replaced
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake low effort only just passed??
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and pads low/overheated! (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake low effort only just passed??
Nearside Rear handbrake only just passed!! recommend both handbrake mach. checked/overhauled 2-3 months!!!
Offside Front brake binding slightly recommend replace caliper in 1-2 months!!!!!!!!!
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
n/s rear tyre tread area slight cracking cords not expossed
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B18 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 B18 LFB, 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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B18 LFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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