MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower balljoints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers split, but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint covers split, but not allowing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner & outer edges. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear bumper damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
service light on
front registration plate damaged
gear knob deteriorated
n/s sill damaged
n/s/r lamp condensated
o/s/r lamp damaged
rear brake pads 1/2 worn
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
coolant leak at hose
front registration plate damaged
front tyres slightly worn
gear knob deteriorated
n/s sill damaged
n/s/f tyre side wall cut
n/s/r exterior door handle faulty
n/s/r lamp condensated
n/s/r tyre slightly worn outer edge
o/s/r lamp damaged
rear brake pads 1/2 worn
tyres underinflated
Front number plate damage
Van body damage all round
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front number plate damage
Van body damage all round
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside and offside front bumper slightly damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear bumper and car body slightly damaged
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside and offside front bumper slightly damaged
Rear bumper and car body slightly damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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LX54 EFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 LX54 EFR, 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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LX54 EFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.
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