MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,043 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
b pad sensor wiring covered in tape
brake pad light on
headlamp slightly deteriorated
items removed from drivers view prior to test
n/s/f brake slightly binding
under trays fitted oil leak/exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
b pad sensor wiring covered in tape
brake pad light on
headlamp slightly deteriorated
items removed from drivers view prior to test
n/s/f brake slightly binding
under trays fitted oil leak/exhaust system slightly corroded
brake pad light on
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
brake pad light on
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on dash
exhoust croaded
n/s front light dim out put
n/s rear tyre outer wall worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 cv gaiter loosing grease
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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RBY 786 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RBY 786, 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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RBY 786 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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