MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
both front flexi brake hoses perished
both front strut top bearings noisey, but not rough or sticking
both headlamp lenses cloudy
emissions smokey
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind central mirror when seated in drivers seat (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested due to handbrake condition (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also small amount of play detected in bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind central mirror when seated in drivers seat (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
offside door mirror has been repaired
slight damage to offside rear reflector
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge.
rear seats not fitted at time of test.
slight play in o/s steering arm.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
play detected at offside track rod-no excessive movement at steering wheel-
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SB05 MZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SB05 MZW, 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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SB05 MZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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