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169,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury, bumper still secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury, bumper still secure
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 brake pad wear indicator wire not connected
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 brake pad wear indicator wire not connected
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm /outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear rear door damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer /outer skin corroded/coming away
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm /outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear rear door damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer /outer skin corroded/coming away
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower suspension/ underbody areas starting to surface corrode.
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s. (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working no water in system. (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Lower suspension/ underbody areas starting to surface corrode.
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s. (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear loading doors damaged
Nearside Body component insecure sliding/loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/cord / severely worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear loading doors damaged
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole /cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Repaired with tape and a cable tie. (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear metal pipes all have areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing has rusted through and is peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid None in fact. (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Repaired with tape and a cable tie. (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Loading door can not be opened.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished with many cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear metal pipes all have areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Casing has rusted through and is peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
vehicle part loaded at test
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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle part loaded at test
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
very slight play in steering rack inner joints
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose not mounted correctly. (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pad warning lamp on
vehicle part loaded at test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning lamp on
vehicle part loaded at test
offside rear tyre on wear bars
rear brake pads appear to be low
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
offside rear tyre on wear bars
rear brake pads appear to be low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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HG05 EXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 HG05 EXL, 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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HG05 EXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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