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Exhaust: silencers outer skin corroded
General body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Retaining clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms, nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencers corroded.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower screen damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower screen damaged
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corrosion
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
advise exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
advise exhaust corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
O/S lower ball joint dust boot damaged
O/S/R indicator starting to show white (light unit faded)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling
both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding
chip in windscreen (lower part of windscreen on N/S)
corrosion to both rear coil springs
some play in N/S inner steering rack joint
some play in both lower wishbone inner rear bushes
steering rack area moist of oil
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
O/S lower ball joint dust boot damaged
O/S/R indicator starting to show white (light unit faded)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling
both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil
both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroding
chip in windscreen (lower part of windscreen on N/S)
corrosion to both rear coil springs
some play in N/S inner steering rack joint
some play in both lower wishbone inner rear bushes
steering rack area moist of oil
N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded
O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded
O/S/R indicator starting too show white light
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on outer part of tread
both rear shocks have a light misting of oil
both rear tyres perishing in tread
brake pad warning light shown on dash
centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling
centre front and N/S/R seats have child seats fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection
chip in lower part of windscreen on the N/S
play in N/S inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (lower arm front bush) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (drop link) (2.4.G.2)
N/S/R brake pipe to hose slightly corroded
O/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded
O/S/R indicator starting too show white light
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on outer part of tread
both rear shocks have a light misting of oil
both rear tyres perishing in tread
brake pad warning light shown on dash
centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling
centre front and N/S/R seats have child seats fitted so unable too carry out a full seat belt inspection
chip in lower part of windscreen on the N/S
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush going very soft allowing movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
brake wear light on
exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through
front suspension lower arm rearmost bushes starting to weaken
slight play in n/s steering rack end
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush going very soft allowing movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
brake wear light on
exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through
front suspension lower arm rearmost bushes starting to weaken
slight play in n/s steering rack end
ADVISE NEW N/S WIPER BLADE
centre and rear box skins corroding
play in n/s/f rack knucle
ADVISE NEW N/S WIPER BLADE
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre and rear box skins corroding
play in n/s/f rack knucle
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake pad warning lamp on, suspect issue with n/s/f loom
center and rear exhaust boxes flaking
play in n/s steering rack
rear road springs corroding at upper coils
service lamp on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center and rear exhaust boxes flaking
front brake pads 3mm aprox
n/s/r brake disc deteriorated
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear end bush deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT
o/s/r brake discs very badly corroded ADVISE REPLACEMENT
play in n/s steering rack
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND APPROACHING LIMIT
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and side walls cracking both near legal limit
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slight distortion in tread area
rear brake pads worn
BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES WORN, POSS CAUSING DISTORSION ON REAR TYRES ??
BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS PICKING UP DUE TO FALIURE OF STRUCTURE, 235/50/18W, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON WITH EXTRA LOAD TYRES
N/S/R TYRE NEARLY ON CANVAS ON INNER EDGE
advise discs and pads all round in approx 2-3 k miles
advise new o/s wiper blade
centre mirror missing
n/s/f brake flexi heavy perrishing
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall various damage
n/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems perrished
o/s/f brake flexi slight perrishing
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES WORN, POSS CAUSING DISTORSION ON REAR TYRES ??
BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS PICKING UP DUE TO FALIURE OF STRUCTURE, 235/50/18W, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON WITH EXTRA LOAD TYRES
N/S/R TYRE NEARLY ON CANVAS ON INNER EDGE
advise discs and pads all round in approx 2-3 k miles
advise new o/s wiper blade
centre mirror missing
n/s/f brake flexi heavy perrishing
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall various damage
n/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems perrished
o/s/f brake flexi slight perrishing
service lamp on
BOTH FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR
BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
BOTH REAR TYRES PICKING UP ON TREADS, N/S/R GETTING LOW
FRONT PADS HAVE APPROX 5K MILES LEFT
N/S/F RACK KNUCLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
REAR DISCS AND PADS IN APPROX 5K MILES
both front rearmost wishbone bushes starting to wear
BOTH FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE WEAR
BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
BOTH REAR TYRES PICKING UP ON TREADS, N/S/R GETTING LOW
FRONT PADS HAVE APPROX 5K MILES LEFT
N/S/F RACK KNUCLE HAS PLAY, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
REAR DISCS AND PADS IN APPROX 5K MILES
both front rearmost wishbone bushes starting to wear
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GD05 HTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 GD05 HTO, 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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GD05 HTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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