MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Around Outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.
o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush has slight play.
o/s/r sill corroded.
steering feels slightly notchy on lock to lock, recommend further investigation.
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust centre and rear silencer box outer skin detoriated but not resulting in a leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust centre and rear silencer box outer skin detoriated but not resulting in a leak
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated (outer skins )
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated (outer skins )
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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T500 TOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 T500 TOT, 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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T500 TOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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