MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats stowed ()
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose both silencers casings coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s/r outer & rear seat folded ()
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust silencer casings rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust silencer casings rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted casing (5.3.2 (b))
Both exhaust silencers deteriorating (external corrosion)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer cv boot inner retaining clip oozing grease
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear both sides starting to perish & crack
exhaust system rotted
Rear silencer casing rotted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear silencer casing rotted
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rotted (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
accident damage to n/s
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both n/s tyres have worn on outer edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre has slight cuts to sidewall
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS SHOWING DIM LIGHT
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EK05 VTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 EK05 VTO, 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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EK05 VTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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