MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seat belt stalk cover missing.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear seat belt stalk cover missing.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust corroded.
Front and rear brake discs worn.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear seats removed prior to test.
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on offside rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust corroded.
Front and rear brake discs worn.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear seats removed prior to test.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake poor performance (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake needs adusting
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VK05 NKS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VK05 NKS, 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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VK05 NKS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.
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