MOT Status
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168,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner brake disc guard corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner brake disc guard corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner brake disc guard corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some under body component surface corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some under body component surface corrosion
nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
front sub-frame slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA05 BMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MA05 BMU, 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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MA05 BMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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