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MF55 JHV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,409 mi
Last recorded181,409 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 JHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 181,409 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer casing is slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 181,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower spare wheel missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer casing is slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 173,232 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 166,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 153,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 135,120 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 123,814 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 123,814 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,964 miles

1.pinhole in o/s outer cv boot 2.n/s rear tyre getting low o/s rear perrished 3.wear on rear brake discs 4.slight play in n/s front anti roll bat mtn bush

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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MF55 JHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF55 JHV, 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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MF55 JHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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