MOT Status
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170,707 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N.S.F inner tie rod gator not secured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Coolant leak
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper suspension turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake warning light on dash
corrosion front subframe, sill n/s/r . front backplates on brakes corroded away
old wiper marks on screen
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front, and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer outer casings corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has some play
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front, and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer outer casings corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside, in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and stepping (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated near and offside (5.2.3 (l))
Steering rack has some play
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge 275/40/20
Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casings corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
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 front to rear pipes corroded at rear, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has some play
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge 275/40/20
Centre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casings corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has some play
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back . at rear. at flexy connection (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
nearside mirror damaged
slight play in steering rack on nearside
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror damaged
slight play in steering rack on nearside
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust mounting not connected on front pipe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
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DG05 GER 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 DG05 GER, 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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DG05 GER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.
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