MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
enginee cover & under trays fitted.
engine cover & under trays fitted.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
brake pad worning light staying on.
engine cover & under trays fitted.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both front brake hoses starting to perish.
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread.
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread.
engine covers & under trays fitted.
n/s/front brake hose starting to perish.
o/s/rear brake pads worn.
rear brake pipes rusty to hoses.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre & rear exhaust box rusting outer skins.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre & rear exhaust box rusting outer skins.
n/s/rear shocker dust cover rusting away.
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GHZ 8157 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GHZ 8157, 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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GHZ 8157 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 2005.
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