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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both - D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake warning light illuminated.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center. ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has cuts in side wall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.
Tested in wet condition.
Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (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 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear very low - view restricted - attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (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 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear very low - view restricted - attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shockabsorbers weak
Nearside front drop link play
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KN54 NLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 KN54 NLA, 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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KN54 NLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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