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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
exhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm generally close to requirement but below at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3of ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2of ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre and rear silencers deteriorated
slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre and rear silencers deteriorated
slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers
Centre and rear exhaust corroded but not leaking
rear discs corroded and discs getting low
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/delaminated.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Both front tyres on 3mm
Play in offside drive shaft inner spline
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8511 PW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 8511 PW, 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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8511 PW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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