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Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge
the centre section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge
the centre section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
the rear registration plate is loose but not deemed to be insecure
middle exhaust box is in poor condition
offside front tyre has worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
middle exhaust box is in poor condition
offside front tyre has worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
engine/gearbox mounting worn
exhaust middle silencer corroded
offside and nearside front top suspension bearing niosey
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside and nearside front top suspension bearing niosey
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear tyre has a cut less than 25mm
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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RE54 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 RE54 FYV, 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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RE54 FYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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