MOT Status
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113,973 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box
Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box
Rear Exhaust very rusty round exhaust box
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
battery light on
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
covers fitted under vehicle
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak ()
covers fitted under vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 MJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SJ05 MJL, 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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What year was SJ05 MJL registered?
SJ05 MJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is SJ05 MJL safe to buy?
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