MOT Status
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192,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
parking brake only just met requirements
some corrosion to rear brake pipes
some perishing to offside front outer drive shaft gaiter
undertrays restricting inspection
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components
undertrays restricting inspection of components/vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components
undertrays restricting inspection of components/vehicle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection
parking brake efforts low/require attention/adjustment
some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
some wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
some corrosion to rear brake discs
some corrosion to suspension components
undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
parking brake performances only just met requirements
undertrays fitted restricting inspection of brake pipes/components
parking brake only just met requirements
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (half moon bushes) (2.4.G.2)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear silencer deteriorating.
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
O/S mirror glass tapped to old mirror
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
discs worn
front pads low
n/s rear tyre out of shape
o/s front tyre low
n/s/f tyre cut
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre cut
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M88 RKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 M88 RKV, 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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What year was M88 RKV registered?
M88 RKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.
Is M88 RKV safe to buy?
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