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177,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper 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))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated / corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear both sides brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated / corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencers are both heavily corroded on the outer casings (only)
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Glowplug map flashing, was brake light switch fault (replaced at time of test with second hand one as a temp repair only) (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust silencers are both heavily corroded on the outer casings (only)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working NS and OS not working (switch faulty) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF blades replaced at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r brake disc scored.
repairs to o/s of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r brake disc scored.
repairs to o/s of vehicle.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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G7 SGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 G7 SGL, 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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G7 SGL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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