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225,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
h lights just in pattern
Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking, no cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front both rack ends slight play
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking, no cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front both rack ends slight play
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking but no cords shown (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front both front rack ends slight play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/front subframe/nearside outer sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
head light aims just in pattern
unable to see method of repair ns sill
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking but no cords shown (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front both front rack ends slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut top mounts/front subframe/nearside outer sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
head light aims just in pattern
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut mounts/ nearside outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front rack ends slight play
full exhaust in poor condition
headlight aim just in pattern
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner strut mounts/ nearside outer sill damaged/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front rack ends slight play
full exhaust in poor condition
headlight aim just in pattern
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration
o/s/r tyre perishing
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration
o/s/r tyre perishing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
light damage to n/s outer sill
light misting of oil to n/s/r shock absorber
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
light damage to n/s outer sill
light misting of oil to n/s/r shock absorber
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
some damage to nearside outer sill .
some deterioration to offside rear tyre .
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
some damage to nearside outer sill .
some deterioration to offside rear tyre .
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has some deterioration too tread .
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has some deterioration too tread .
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside door mirror has slight damage
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ05 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 MJ05 LWA, 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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MJ05 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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