MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Both head light beam patterns fading
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake warning light on
Centre and rear silencers deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both head light beam patterns fading
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake warning light on
Centre and rear silencers deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear
Corrosion to some suspension components
Damage to paintwork
Oil splatter all over engine compartment
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear
Corrosion to some suspension components
Damage to paintwork
Oil splatter all over engine compartment
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
damage to bodywork
door open light on
engine covers & undertrays fitted
front lower arm bushes look worn but no play found by hand
nsf brake hose perished
oil residue all over os engine bay
osf brake hose mount grommet adrift
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
damage to bodywork
door open light on
engine covers & undertrays fitted
front lower arm bushes look worn but no play found by hand
nsf brake hose perished
oil residue all over os engine bay
osf brake hose mount grommet adrift
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust
oil leaks
osf tyre wearing low esp on edges
turbo pipe in engine compartment adrift
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 248/45/18 (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust
oil leaks
osf tyre wearing low esp on edges
turbo pipe in engine compartment adrift
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake warning light on
corrosion to exhaust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boost leak heard
exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in screen
nearside rear shock damp
offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot damaged
offside front tyre cut outer sidewall
slight play steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear brake discs worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning light illuminated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning light illuminated
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Os front botom ball joint dust cover split
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Os front botom ball joint dust cover split
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T888 TSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 T888 TSM, 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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T888 TSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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