MOT Status
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151,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke on initial start up (8.2.2.2 (c))
long travel on service brake pedal
non standard wheels tyres,suspension fitted all round.has been lowered.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner brake faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
non standard suspension,wheels & tyres & exhaust fitted at time of test
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both rear corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
Slight smoke when revved
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight smoke when revved
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres getting low on tread.
Front tyres getting low on tread.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front disc pads worn.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs badly lipped inner edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres deterated and have slight cuts and wear to edges.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre slight wear on edge and slightly out of shape.
o/s/r tyre getting low on tread.
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HG05 NHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HG05 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2005.
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