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50+ data pointsMOT History
AC leak o/s of condenser/pipes.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipes leading to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust box outer layer poor.
engine/gear box mount worn advise individual inspections.
front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.
o/s/f outer drive shaft boot pin hole.
rear heat shield loose.
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AC leak o/s of condenser/pipes.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipes leading to rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust box outer layer poor.
engine/gear box mount worn advise individual inspections.
front lower sub frame showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.
o/s/f outer drive shaft boot pin hole.
rear heat shield loose.
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery not clamped down.
centre and rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.
front lower sub frame showing signs of heavy corrosion
smoky on start up
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
battery not clamped down.
both front brake flexi hoses perished.
centre and rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.
engine mounts worn (noticed on take up of drive noise/movement)
engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
front anti roll bar D bushes worn.
front lower sub frame showing signs of heavy corrosion (advise removal of lower shield to fully inspect condition)
front tyre valves cracked/perished.
large crack in lower front screen on the n/s.
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm.
orange oil level light comes on in dash.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front brake flexi pipes aged/perished.
both front shock top mounts/cups slight noise on rotation.
centre and rear exhaust outer layers very rusty.
n/s/f tyre valve cracked/perished.
plastic shields and trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
vehicle bodywork and underside showing signs of age related corrosion.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front brake flexi pipes aged/perished.
both front shock top mounts/cups slight noise on rotation.
centre and rear exhaust outer layers very rusty.
n/s/f tyre valve cracked/perished.
plastic shields and trays fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
vehicle bodywork and underside showing signs of age related corrosion.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
o/s/r possible puncture (may need new tyre)
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
centre/rear outer layers very rusty.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
various rear brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
centre/rear outer layers very rusty.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
various rear brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
both front brake flexi pipes perished.
centre and rear exhaust outer lays very rusty.
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.
rear inner brake pads low.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake flexi pipes perished.
centre and rear exhaust outer lays very rusty.
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.
rear inner brake pads low.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
centre & rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.
centre & rear exhaust showe slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
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GJ05 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GJ05 FBU, 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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GJ05 FBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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