MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded
Central exhaust outer skin peeling centre section
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central exhaust outer skin peeling centre section
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Rear damage to the outer sidewall
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
Offside Rear damage to the outer sidewall
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISE rear brake pads worn off
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE rear brake pads worn off
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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T5 VFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 VFV, 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 VFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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