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269,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriated
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake only just met efficiency require4ments
registration plate lamps dim
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriated
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake only just met efficiency require4ments
registration plate lamps dim
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Side Rear Near Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side Rear Near Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side Rear Near Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side Rear Near Flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust Corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust middle & rear boxes corroded
nearside front brake padwiring damaged on loom side at plug
nearside wiper starting to come apart at ends
offside rear seat belt slightly damaged
rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
exhaust middle & rear boxes corroded
nearside front brake padwiring damaged on loom side at plug
nearside wiper starting to come apart at ends
offside rear seat belt slightly damaged
rear centre seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear pads low
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear pads low
nearside front tyre and both rear worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre and both rear worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA05 NTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 MA05 NTO, 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 NTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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