MOT Status
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190,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. various (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. various (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tyres wearing on edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front anti roll bar links worn
both front tyres wearing on edges
front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn
rear exhaust heat shield loose
offside front anti roll bar link worn
front to rear brake pipes corroded in places
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front lower engine mount worn
nearside front anti roll bar link worn
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
rear inner brake pads wearing thin
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S door window missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
N/S door window missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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DE03 ATE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 DE03 ATE, 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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DE03 ATE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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