MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Offside rear high level brake lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside rear high level brake lights not working
Offside reverse lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs worn and lipped
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside front mirror glass damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear silencer corroded outer skin loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear silencer corroded outer skin loose
Oil leak ()
Underneath trays
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides outer pads (3.5.1g)
Underneath trays
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers door mirror taped up
exhaust casing corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers door mirror taped up
exhaust casing corroded
drivers mirror glass taped in
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side mirror casing damaged
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side mirror casing damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front wipers smeering
intercooler pipe leaking
n/s wishbone rear bush has slight play
o/s wishbone rear bush has slight play
oil leak in engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front wipers smeering
intercooler pipe leaking
n/s wishbone rear bush has slight play
o/s wishbone rear bush has slight play
oil leak in engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake fluid dirty
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both front tyres have around 2mm tread left (limit 1.6mm).
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE54 TLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VE54 TLU, 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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VE54 TLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 January 2005.
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