MOT Status
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261,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
3Heatshield loose
Brakepad warning light on dashboard
Centre exhaust sleeve broken exhaust is secure
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded
Osf outersill heavily corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering ram fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
3 heatshield s loose
Brakepad warning light on dashboard
Centre exhaust sleeve broken exhaust is secure
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded
Osf outersill heavily corroded
Brakepad warning light on dashboard
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaks
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brakepad warning light on dashboard
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaks
Brakepad warning light on
Oil leaks
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 17 commercial (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakepad warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaks
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nsr osr brakepipe s corroded
Oil leaks
Rear brakedisc s heavily corroded rear brakepipes corroded covered by plastic undertray general vehicle condition corroded on underside exhaust system corroded suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brakedisc s heavily corroded rear brakepipes corroded covered by plastic undertray general vehicle condition corroded on underside exhaust system corroded suspension corroded
Nsf tyre low oil leaks rear brakepipes corroded unable to check front to rear brakepipes covered by platinum covers
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nsf tyre low oil leaks rear brakepipes corroded unable to check front to rear brakepipes covered by platinum covers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brakepipes corroded
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brakepipes corroded
Inner Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD54 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 SD54 KPE, 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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SD54 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 2005.
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