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Central Silencer corroding through outer casing
Coolant leak From back of engine
Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Silencer corroding through outer casing
Rear Suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Glow plug wiring loom detached (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Silencer corroding through outer casing
Coolant leak From back of engine
Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Silencer corroding through outer casing
Rear Suspension components corroding
Central Silencer rusting through
Glow plug loom detached at 1,2,3
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coolant leak Rear of engine
Rear Silencer rusting through
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Silencer rusting through
Glow plug loom detached at 1,2,3
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coolant leak Rear of engine
Rear Silencer rusting through
Central Exhaust silencer delaminating
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.65.16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer delaminating
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords 205.65.16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres perishing and worn on outer sidewalls
exhaust centre and rear silencers rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
both rear tyres perishing and worn on outer sidewalls
exhaust centre and rear silencers rusty
front brake pads worn
metal coolent pipes around engine very rusty
possible fuel leak from fuel filter but cannot be sure
rear brake disks poor condition
rear brake pads look low
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
headlamp lens' deterioated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen
nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
offside number plate light is not working
rear brake pads are low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
engine has a slight oil leak
nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil leaks
passenger seat missing at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leaks
passenger seat missing at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger nsf seat removed unable to fully insp seat belt
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger nsf seat removed unable to fully insp seat belt
undertray fitted
Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
passenger side front seat not fitted at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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HJ05 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 HJ05 HVR, 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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HJ05 HVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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