MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight oil leak from the engine
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
slight oil leak from the engine
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fluid around offside rear hub, no obvious leaks found during test
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front suspension kingpins have slight play
o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall
slight play in steering linkage
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front suspension kingpins have slight play
o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall
slight play in steering linkage
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear exhaust covers loose
both rear shockers lower bush worn
o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall
some steering linkage play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear exhaust covers loose
both rear shockers lower bush worn
o/s/r tyre has small lump on inner wall
some steering linkage play
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre small bump on outer wall
some steering linkage play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre small bump on outer wall
some steering linkage play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
main beam warning light comes on with dipped light
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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PTU 81B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 PTU 81B, 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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PTU 81B is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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