MOT Status
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181,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR WATER CONTAINER BRACKET BROKEN AWAY
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Central Rear No rear seat belts showing on fold down seat
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Central Rear No rear seat belts showing on fold down seat
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 4-5-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm
Offside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 5-5-4 mm
Offside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer outer cover corroded and coming away.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 4-5-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 5-5-4 mm
Offside rear tyre Goodyear 215/60R17 9-9-9 mm
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer outer cover corroded and coming away.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front strut bearings are noisey in operation
Handbrake cable is corroded
High level brake light is obscured by bike rack
N/S/F drop link upper boot is split
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear number plate is damaged
Rear number plate starting to fade and loose in it's holder
Slight play in steering column
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front strut bearings are noisey in operation
Handbrake cable is corroded
High level brake light is obscured by bike rack
N/S/F drop link upper boot is split
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear number plate starting to fade and loose in it's holder
Slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T5 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 T5 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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