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131,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight beam patterns poor
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure centre passenger seat back cannot be released to get to get to the back seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
headlight beam patterns poor
under trays fitted
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside windscreen wash aim poor
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside windscreen wash aim poor
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside headlight beam pattern poor
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
under trays fitted
Both rear tyres on walls perishing and slightly cracked
Under trays fitted obscuring some compenents
Both rear tyres on walls perishing and slightly cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Under trays fitted obscuring some compenents
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f mirror damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres perished
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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LU54 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc 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 BUS, 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 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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