MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
silencer corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
silencer corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone front bush (2.5.A.1c)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
NSR tyre tread is stepped
OSF tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both OS tyres sidewalls damaged and have cuts in tread
middle and rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
NSR tyre tread is stepped
OSF tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both OS tyres sidewalls damaged and have cuts in tread
middle and rear exhaust corroded
brake discs worn
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake discs worn
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust centre outter skin corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust centre outter skin corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BL05 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BL05 MXA, 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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BL05 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.
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