MOT Status
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187,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant level low in header tank
Spare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily ()
Coolant level low in header tank
Spare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
OBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
OBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))
Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear coil springs are corroded
Center and rear exhaust is corroded
N/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished
O/S number plate light is dim
O/S/F steering rack boot is perished
wires hanging down in rear of van
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both rear coil springs are corroded
Center and rear exhaust is corroded
N/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished
O/S number plate light is dim
O/S/F steering rack boot is perished
wires hanging down in rear of van
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs and pads worn
exhaust center section corroded
1.slight wear on front brake discs
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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T500 MDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T500 MDA, 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 T500 MDA registered?
T500 MDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.
Is T500 MDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for T500 MDA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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