MOT Status
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190,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
middle and rear exhaust outer skin corrode (rear exhaust shield loses)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose loose
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
middle and rear exhaust outer skin corrode (rear exhaust shield loses)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust corroded
vehicle suspension system has been lowered
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-shape (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-shape (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust corroded
vehicle suspension system has been lowered
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear inner brake pads appear low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s mirror sharp edges
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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J12 BUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 J12 BUK, 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 J12 BUK registered?
J12 BUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is J12 BUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for J12 BUK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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