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Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake pad wear indicator is illuminated - but pads obviously not worn
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wing mirror back cap missing - but not sharp
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn heavily / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pad wear indicator is illuminated - but pads obviously not worn
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wing mirror back cap missing - but not sharp
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn heavily / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brand new pads fitted to NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front tyres on 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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DE05 UDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DE05 UDO, 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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DE05 UDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2005.
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