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Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pad spring clip missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear shock absorber and spring upper mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear parking brake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality and light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad spring clip missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear shock absorber and spring upper mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes at steering rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake discs slightly worn, nearside brake disc also has evidence of heat build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front strut tower (inner) and nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint cover also damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes at steering rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake discs slightly worn, nearside brake disc also has evidence of heat build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front strut tower (inner) and nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering rack slightly damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad anti rattle spring clip missing
Nearside Front Outer Outer CV boot deteriorated (several small pin holes)
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Power steering rack slightly damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad anti rattle spring clip missing
Nearside Front Outer Outer CV boot deteriorated (several small pin holes)
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear silencer deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ex heatshield loose
exhaust system getting rusty
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front serpentine belt tensioner badly worn
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 both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front serpentine belt tensioner badly worn
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 both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to offside front upper inner arch area
corrosion to rear offside outer arch
rear exhaust in poor condition
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to offside front upper inner arch area
corrosion to rear offside outer arch
rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 235/45r18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 235/45r18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 235/45r18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 235/45r18 (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front tyres on 3mm
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
ns mirror casing damaged
nsr light cluster damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres on 3mm
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
ns mirror casing damaged
nsr light cluster damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
nail in osr tyre and on 3mm
nsf tyre on 3mm
nsr light unit damaged but does not yet emmit white light to rear
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration
nail in osr tyre and on 3mm
nsf tyre on 3mm
nsr light unit damaged but does not yet emmit white light to rear
rear coil springs corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Slight play in nearside front steering arm.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight play in nearside front steering arm.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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BK05 LNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 BK05 LNJ, 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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BK05 LNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.
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