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Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test near side seat removed from center row.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test near side seat removed from center row.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
top strut mounts noisy/ notchy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
extensive body damage
rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
extensive body damage
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s outer (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside body damage
rear exhaust box corroded
unable to test rear seat belts
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside body damage
rear exhaust box corroded
unable to test rear seat belts
Nearside damage to body
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside damage to body
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside body damage
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box casing braking up and rubbing on heat shield
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside body damage
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box casing braking up and rubbing on heat shield
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust box deterioating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust box deterioating
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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GF05 ZLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
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 GF05 ZLY, 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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GF05 ZLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.
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