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295,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear tail gate slight crossion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear tail gate slight crossion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing and rear tail gate slight crossion
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
gearbox lower mount have slight movement
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear all x4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust box corroded
gearbox lower mount have slight movement
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake inner shield deteriorated
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All round ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust silencers corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust silencers corroded
Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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J26 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J26 BUH, 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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J26 BUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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