MOT Status
ValidMileage
190,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 wheels corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both rear heatshields loose
centre and rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 c 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 wheels corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both rear heatshields loose
centre and rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component fouling pipe (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe chaffing on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV54 YBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV54 YBU, 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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What year was FV54 YBU registered?
FV54 YBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 January 2005.
Is FV54 YBU safe to buy?
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