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ExpiredMileage
115,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All discs front and rear have surface corrosion from standing
Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost pipe at foremost end. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper rear door lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of friction surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill corroded through on underside. Within 30cm of swing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All discs front and rear have surface corrosion from standing
Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Rearmost pipe at foremost end. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper rear door lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of friction surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp bolts corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
general corrosion across some underside components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
general corrosion across some underside components
Nearside Front cv boot slight grease leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge abnormal wear on inner edge/wall !!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front cv boot slight grease leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge abnormal wear on inner edge/wall !!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working no working front and rear lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system deteriorating
suspension has been lowered
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system deteriorating
suspension has been lowered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear coil spring lower rubbers deteriorated
rear exhaust bow deteriorating
spare wheel carrier held up by cable tires but secure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Led strip (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All four tyres have cuts to outer walls but none reach plycords
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres worn on edges
exhaust sytem rusty
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres worn on edges
exhaust sytem rusty
under trays fitted to vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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FM05 ECV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 FM05 ECV, 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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FM05 ECV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2005.
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