MOT Status
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162,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges 215/60/17 109/107T (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges 215/60/17 109/107T (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Brake wear indicator illuminated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed under covers.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed under covers.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where under plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust outer skin coroded
Power steering pump noisey in operation.
Under covers fitted prohibiting inspection of some components.
Engine covers and under covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.
Engine covers and under covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
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)
Spare tyre defective
nearside door mirror glass deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Spare tyre defective
brake pad warning light on
nearside door mirror glass deteriorated
traction light on
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN, DISCS UNDERCUT, BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT WIRES CUT
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
N/S REAR TYRE TREAD WORN
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN, DISCS UNDERCUT, BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT WIRES CUT
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
N/S REAR TYRE TREAD WORN
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear spring bottom rubber seats deteriorated
brake pad warning light on
diesel emissions high
fuel pipes in engine bay deteriorated
nearside front brake pad wiring & sensor wiring defective
slight slackness in handbrake cable
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear spring bottom rubber seats deteriorated
brake pad warning light on
diesel emissions high
fuel pipes in engine bay deteriorated
nearside front brake pad wiring & sensor wiring defective
slight slackness in handbrake cable
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake wear light on
extra fuel filter cable tied to brke pipes in engine bay
nearside front brake wear sensor wiring broken
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT
FRONT BRAKE DISCS UNDERCUT
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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WF05 LWO 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 65.4%.
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 WF05 LWO, 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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WF05 LWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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