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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes both sides,corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flex pipes both sides,corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock dust cover incorrectly fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
NSF shock dust cover incorrectly fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear evidence of OSF tyre rubbing on undertray, not fouling at time of test.
Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both front and rear prop shaft bearing rubbers heavily deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover incorrectly fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear evidence of OSF tyre rubbing on undertray, not fouling at time of test.
Prop shaft bearing has slight play Both front and rear prop shaft bearing rubbers heavily deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside mirror casing damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe in engine bay leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS front to rear pipes (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both OS and NS rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre and rear propshaft bearing mounts deteriorated
Both prop shaft rubber mounts worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lower rubber seat split (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()
Nearside Rear light lense cracked
Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear light lense cracked
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing bearing support bush deteriorated ()
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers smeary
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers smeary
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres have stones in them.
n/s/r tail lamp cracked but secure and light output correct.
wipers starting to smear.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust system corroded.Rear box outer cover coming away and hanging dowm
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
nearside rear lamp cracked
wipers smearing
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AU05 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,750 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 California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 EMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU05 EMK is a 2005 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 May 2005.
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