MOT Status
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111,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged
Offside Front Outer Brake insecure caliper retaining spring corroded (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--
Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure whole assembly held up by a cable tie (6.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes at the join to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel tank straps ---all 3 damaged
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn very close to canvas on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
spare tyre size is 205/65/16 c 107/105 tyres on vehicle are 225/35/20--
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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CH53 SHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CH53 SHS, 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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CH53 SHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2005.
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