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196,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension strut upper attachment bearing/bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension strut upper attachment bearing/bush deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pads? (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension strut upper attachment bearing/bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension strut upper attachment bearing/bush deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Front tyres slightly wearing on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front and rear brake pads getting low
Front tyres slightly wearing on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
The n/s rear light lense has water in it.
The n/s rear light lense has water in it.
All tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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LM05 RXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LM05 RXY, 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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LM05 RXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 August 2005.
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