MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres slight fouling inner wing cover both
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres slight fouling inner wing cover both
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.
Offside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside handbrake effort slightly low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
exhaust deteriorated
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front shock absorber slightly weak
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside handbrake effort slightly low
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
brake pad warning lamp illuminated
exhaust deteriorated
windscreen chipped
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front and rear brake pads look low
play in nearside front antiroll bar link
slight play in nearside steering
nearside rear reflector damaged
rear tyre walls perished
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front bottom ball joint gaiters split
front brake pads low
slight play in nearside steering/suspension
both front bottom ball joint gaiters split
front brake pads low
nearside rear reflector damaged
rear tyre walls perished
slight play in nearside steering/suspension
rear tyres perished
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres perished
full undershields fitted not allowing full inspection
power steering belt noisy on full lock
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
full undershields fitted not allowing full inspection
power steering belt noisy on full lock
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
knock coming from steering but no exccesive play found
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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M4 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 M4 FGV, 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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M4 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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