MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
296,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear middle stork
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear middle stork
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
drivers doorhinge worn
nearside rear middle row seat belt buckle shroud missing
nearside rear tyre tread distorted
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
drivers doorhinge worn
nearside rear middle row seat belt buckle shroud missing
nearside rear tyre tread distorted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
centre rear seat belt locking mech incomplete
n/s front top mount bearing slightly stiff
n/s rear light lens repaired with tape
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
centre rear seat belt locking mech incomplete
n/s front top mount bearing slightly stiff
n/s rear light lens repaired with tape
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s door mirror glass secured with tape
n/s middle row seat has poor recoil
n/s rear tail light lens repaired with tape
n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s door mirror glass secured with tape
n/s middle row seat has poor recoil
n/s rear tail light lens repaired with tape
n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front mirror glass is tape in
second row of forward facing seats, centre seat belt buckle cover missing
second row of forward facing seats, offside seatbelt recoil poor
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front mirror glass is tape in
second row of forward facing seats, centre seat belt buckle cover missing
second row of forward facing seats, offside seatbelt recoil poor
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n\s\rear light lens damaged
rear tailgate damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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LX05 CWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 LX05 CWC, 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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LX05 CWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2005.
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