MOT Status
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239,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
advise exhaust system corrored
advise undertray fitted to vehicle
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
engine has a slight oil leak
exhaust is corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
engine has a slight oil leak
exhaust is corroded
Advise nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished.
Advise nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping.
Advise nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished.
Advise nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
advise rear exhaust silencer correded
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
advise rear exhaust silencer correded
Front offside/nearside inner rear suspension arm bushes possible wear
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front acceptable cut wall
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front acceptable cut wall
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Strong advise both rear brake discs heavily lipped
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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LU54 BED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LU54 BED, 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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LU54 BED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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