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221,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear H/ Brake return spring detached
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central centre and rear silencer outer skins corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess all three (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine exceeding manufacturers specified limit of 0.80k (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle has under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
parking brake just met its efficiency 17%
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
parking brake just met its efficiency 17%
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front shock absorbers very weak
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
emissions too low to produce printout
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
early signs of leakage at nearside front shock absorber.
full under covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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HD05 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 HD05 FFJ, 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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HD05 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 2005.
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