MOT Status
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238,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside door lower pillar area corroded, and door corroded.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside door lower pillar area corroded, and door corroded.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
centre exhaust box deteriorating.
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at the rear, surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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YM54 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YM54 OEB, 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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YM54 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.
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