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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around wheel arch/body panels - spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front headlight adjuster works intermittently
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort readings at rear (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around wheel arch/body panels - spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body panels/wheel arch areas spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking oil leak pipe connection on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area corroded/holed near to axle bush mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body panels/wheel arch areas spot corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle showing deterioration
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bottom area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at upper shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper spring mount/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear park brake cable corroded/split
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear chassis - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill/wheel arch lip areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - forward bush - excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low readings and no lock out (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear park brake cable corroded/split
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak bottom area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at upper shock mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper spring mount/floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear chassis - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill/wheel arch lip areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both inner drive shaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake fluid suspected contaminated
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring under floor mount area severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis to flexi pipes corroded, pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear shock absorber chassis inner mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear disc back plates corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward lower wheel arch/sill area corroded and holed, near to rear arm suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp showing white (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs severely corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central middle exhaust box corroded and holed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both inner drive shaft seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake fluid suspected contaminated
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring under floor mount area severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis to flexi pipes corroded, pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear shock absorber chassis inner mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear bench/bed structure insecure
Rear rear disc back plates corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake pad warning light on
offside rear airbag insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pad warning light on
offside rear airbag insecure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad wear indicator light on
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad wear indicator light on
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake pad warning light on
offside front tyre pressure low
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to check rear seat belt enersha anchor points coverd over with panells
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to check rear seat belt enersha anchor points coverd over with panells
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine oil leak
small chips in front screen x2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
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AE51 LZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 AE51 LZJ, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AE51 LZJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 2001.
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