MOT Status
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201,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both main beams light aim too low
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
both main beams light aim too low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Handbrake cable corroded but no wires broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mounting bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blade split (8.2.2)
Front bumper loose
Front exhaust front pipe to subframe mounting bolts missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside parking brake cable corroded but no wires broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
unable to gain access to check fuel filler cap
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
r/h rear reflector partially broken
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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T5 BFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 T5 BFW, 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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T5 BFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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