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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by airbox (5.3.6 (a) (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 pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective missing ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
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
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & Play in top mount / bearing? (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5 / 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5 / 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5 / 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX. 2.5 / 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front damage to mirror cowl
silencer skins deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 255/35r 20 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front damage to mirror cowl
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit veryclose to limit (4.1.E.1)
silencer skins deteriorated
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Exhaust in poor condition
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust section is corroded
rear tyres are getting close to limit
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
rear exhaust section is corroded
rear tyres are getting close to limit
rear exhaust corr/week
slight wear n/s rack end
slight wear gear box mounting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
slight wear gear box mounting
rear sill covers loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear sill covers loose
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GHZ 3520 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GHZ 3520, 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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GHZ 3520 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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