MOT Status
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345,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shocker upper mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lens cracked.
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shocker upper mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lens cracked.
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust box delaminating
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust System Corroded
O/s Rear Light Lens Cracked
Seat belt slightly damaged N/s Front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s + N/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust outer skin corroded Centre and rear boxs
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s + N/s (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust box outer skin corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust box outer skin corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MJ05 FWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 MJ05 FWB, 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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MJ05 FWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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