MOT Status
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204,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front pads getting low, approx 3.5mm
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner edge and has screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear inner pads getting low, approx 4mm
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb not fully secure in holder (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear and nearside rear suspension arms, very slight gap at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear and nearside rear suspension arms, very slight gap at time of test
Nearside rear shock absorber leaking
Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear suspension arm, very slight gap at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front tyres bald inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside rear shock absorber leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear suspension arm, very slight gap at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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RE05 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 RE05 ULM, 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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RE05 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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