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corrosion underneath vehicle all over
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake Flexi Pipe Cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber Turret Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling On Anti-Roll Bar Cords Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber Turret Corroded And Badly Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake Flexi Pipe Cracked
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake Flexi Pipe Cracked
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hung on rear view mirror ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hung on rear view mirror ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed & Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Loose on mounting bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed & Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items on rear view mirror ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded/flaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn smooth to chords 245/45/20 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded/flaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust centre silencer box flaking (skin)
hanbrake cables fraying (starting)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust middle and rear boxes outer skin corrision
missing on tick over
oil leak near side drive shaft
rear door only opens from in side
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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A25 SUM is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A25 SUM, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A25 SUM is a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2004.
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