MOT Status
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303,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
under tray fitted
Covers & shield fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
break fluid appears contaminated
exhaust system deteriorated
handbrake travel
under vehicle corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Covers & shield fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
break fluid appears contaminated
exhaust system deteriorated
handbrake travel
under vehicle corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r parking brake lazy / handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
break fluid appears contaminated
covers + shields fitted
covers & shields fitted
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers & shields fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers & shields fitted
exhaust deteriorated
slight oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers & shields fitted
nearside rear light lens damaged
oil leak?
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wipers slightly smeary
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre starting to get low
turbo hose loose at inlet
Both No plate lights dim
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both sidelight bulbs silvered
Both No plate lights dim
both sidelight bulbs silvered
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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RA05 VFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 RA05 VFD, 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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RA05 VFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is RA05 VFD safe to buy?
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