MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front and rear suspension components getting corroded
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
front and rear suspension components getting corroded
Central exhaust box getting corroded
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust box getting corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust box getting corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
centre and rear exhaust getting corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
centre and rear exhaust getting corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear mounted on rear wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has underside covers fitted and has underside surface rust
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear mounted on rear wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has underside covers fitted and has underside surface rust
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes, behind fuel tank, slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear and centre boxes corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes, behind fuel tank, slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust rear and centre boxes corroded
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S too low, o/s too high (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)
Front brake flexible hoses getting perished
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust box getting corroded
brake servo getting corroded
handbrake cables getting corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake cables getting corroded
o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge
rear section of exhaust getting corroded
some corrosion brake servo
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
hand brake cables getting corroded
o/s front tyre scrubbing inside edge
rear section of exhaust getting corroded
some corrosion brake servo
brake fluid getting discoloured
brake servo showing signs of corrosion
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
front and rear discs getting corroded
offside rear tyre getting low
some play front drop links
tow bar and mountinmg points getting corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
centre section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion
rear discs getting corroded
slight play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
front wishbone bushes getting perished
rear discs getting corroded and pitted
rear pads inner pads getting low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO54 UFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SO54 UFP, 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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SO54 UFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.
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