MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front wing covered with tape
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody surface rust
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsf & osf (wing corroded)
underbody surface rust
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))
EXHAUST CORRODED
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nsf & osf (wing corroded)
underbody surface rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[n/s/r] (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[n/s/r] (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front suspension bushes have slight wear,complience bushes weak and very slight play in front anti roll bar links
front suspension very bouncy
offside wiper blade slight smearing on screen
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
differant size wheels and tyres fitted on retest
n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
passengers seat belt buckle outter casing missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
passengers seat belt buckle outter casing missing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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FM05 ECY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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