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Nearside sill cond
Offside sill cond
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust backbox corroded
Exhaust centre box corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside front (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust backbox corroded
Exhaust centre box corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Exhaust backbox corroded
Exhaust centre pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust backbox corroded
Exhaust centre pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BL05 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.
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 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 BL05 MXW, 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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BL05 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.
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