MOT Status
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250,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear silencer outer casing corroded but secure
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine cover and undertrays fitted at the tine of test
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Cetre and rear exhaust boxes detiorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant leak ?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant leak ?
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs heavily lipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA54 OEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FA54 OEU, 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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FA54 OEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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